DEA Form 254, also known as the Addendum to the DEA-251, DEA-252, or DEA-253 Certificate Application, is a document that is used by individuals who are seeking to be enrolled for multiple DEA registration numbers in the CSOS (Controlled Substances Ordering System) program.
The CSOS program is a secure electronic system that allows authorized individuals to place orders for controlled substances directly with authorized manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers. The program was developed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to enhance the efficiency and security of the ordering process for controlled substances.
The DEA Form 254 serves as an addendum to the main application forms (DEA-251, DEA-252, or DEA-253) and is used to provide additional information and documentation for individuals who are seeking enrollment for more than one DEA registration number in the CSOS program.
The form requires the applicant to provide their personal information, including their name, address, contact information, and DEA registration number(s). Additionally, the form requires the applicant to specify the additional DEA registration number(s) for which they are seeking enrollment in the CSOS program.
In order to complete the DEA Form 254, the applicant must provide a detailed explanation of why they are seeking enrollment for multiple DEA registration numbers in the CSOS program. This may include reasons such as operating multiple locations or businesses that require separate DEA registration numbers, or serving in different roles or capacities within an organization that require separate DEA registration numbers.
The form also requires the applicant to provide supporting documentation, such as copies of their DEA registration certificates for each additional DEA registration number they are seeking enrollment for in the CSOS program.
It is important to note that the CSOS program requires each individual DEA registration number to be enrolled separately, and a separate CSOS Certificate Application (DEA-251, DEA-252, or DEA-253) must be completed for each registration number. The DEA Form 254 is used in conjunction with these main application forms to indicate the applicant’s request for enrollment in the CSOS program for multiple DEA registration numbers.
In my personal experience, I have encountered situations where individuals or organizations have needed to be enrolled in the CSOS program for multiple DEA registration numbers. For example, a pharmacy chain with multiple locations may need to place orders for controlled substances using separate DEA registration numbers for each location. In such cases, the DEA Form 254 would be used to indicate the need for enrollment in the CSOS program for each individual DEA registration number.
The DEA Form 254 is an addendum to the DEA-251, DEA-252, or DEA-253 Certificate Application and is used to request enrollment in the CSOS program for multiple DEA registration numbers. It requires the applicant to provide additional information and documentation, and is an important step in the process of obtaining CSOS certificates for multiple DEA registration numbers.