Pharmacy Resources
DEA Warns of Electronic Prescription Fraud
The Drug Enforcement Administration has identified illegal schemes to generate fake electronic prescriptions, or e-scripts, for controlled substances by exploiting vulnerabilities in e-script software. 
Tens of thousands of fake prescriptions have been filled by pharmacies throughout the United States. The clinicians’ names on these fake e-scripts did not know that their identities and credentials were being used to generate the e-scripts.
If you suspect you have been the victim of a scheme, immediately notify the DEA.
A new public safety alert video describes what DEA is seeing and what can be done to address the issue.
Watch the press conference.
"From November 2023 to July 2024, the DEA, with our law enforcement partners, took down 42 individuals behind nearly 200 pharmacy burglaries in 31 states. This Houston-based network targeted rural pharmacies, stealing powerful drugs like Oxycodone, Xanax, and Adderall to flood the streets," said Administrator Anne Milgram. "These criminals even crawled on floors to dodge security, but they couldn't escape us. We dismantled their entire operation-street dealers, burglars, and all. In the fight against the opioid epidemic, the DEA is relentless in shutting down those who profit from fueling addiction." - DEA Administrator Anne Milgram
Be aware of pharmacy burglaries that put drugs in the wrong hands and jeopardize patient care. Watch the NEW safety alert.
Burglary Data
Theft and Loss Reports for Robberies and Burglaries, January 2020 to July 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration works with the pharmacy community to prevent the diversion of pharmaceutical controlled substances and scheduled listed chemical products into the illicit market.
Pharmacists play a key role in the proper dispensing of controlled substances critical to the health of patients and help protect society against drug misuse and diversion.
DEA Resources
Pharmacist’s Guide to Prescription Fraud outlines prevention techniques, controls, and the responsibilities of pharmacists. Pharmacy professionals are in a unique position and play an important role in detecting suspicious and fraudulent activity.
The Pharmacist’s Manual provides important regulatory information for pharmacists. Compliance with the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and its objectives is a powerful resource for protecting the public health, assuring patient safety, and preventing the diversion of controlled substances and drug products containing listed chemicals.
Additional Resources 
Find the Board of Pharmacy in your state.
Medications for Opioid use Disorder
Pharmacists play an important role in protecting the public health amidst the opioid crisis. Pharmacists are in a unique position to treat patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Learn more about medication assisted treatment (MAT).
