DEA Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) purchase requisitions are reviewed and approved by EHS.

Departmental Purchasing Agent

To ensure timely review of CDS purchases be sure to observe the following.

• Order using the university's Central Purchasing System - Princeton PRIME
  • Ensure the appropriate purchasing category is selected
    • Purchasing Category = '51000000'
    • Category Description = 'DEA Controlled Substances'
    • Click to view PRIME purchasing 'category tree'

EHS Review/Approval

EHS is notified via email upon department approval of CDS requisitions.

• EHS staff review the following prior to approving CDS orders.
  • Confirm Principal Investigator/Authorization
  • Review quantity ordered against proposed use plan
  • Provide CDS vendor with proof of license
  • Approve