Which federal agency regulates controlled substances?

Which federal agency regulates controlled substances?

• A. FDA
• B. CDC
• C. DEA
• D. EPA

Answer: (C)

The Drug Enforcement Administration handles the regulation of controlled substances. The DEA enforces the Controlled Substances Act, classifies drugs into schedules, licenses and inspects manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies, and investigates violations to prevent diversion into illegal channels. While the FDA oversees drug safety, efficacy, and labeling, and can provide scientific input on scheduling, the actual enforcement and control of distribution come from the DEA (a part of the Department of Justice). The CDC and EPA have distinct public health and environmental roles, but they don’t regulate controlled substances in the same enforcement and distribution sense.

The Drug Enforcement Administration handles the regulation of controlled substances. The DEA enforces the Controlled Substances Act, classifies drugs into schedules, licenses and inspects manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies, and investigates violations to prevent diversion into illegal channels. While the FDA oversees drug safety, efficacy, and labeling, and can provide scientific input on scheduling, the actual enforcement and control of distribution come from the DEA (a part of the Department of Justice). The CDC and EPA have distinct public health and environmental roles, but they don’t regulate controlled substances in the same enforcement and distribution sense.