# Clarification of Existing Requirements Under the Controlled Substances Act for Prescribing Schedule II Controlled Substances
> **Notice** · Clarification. · Published 2005-08-26 · 70 FR 50408
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-16954
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Notice
- **Action:** Clarification.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 50408
- **Publication date:** 2005-08-26
## Abstract

On January 18, 2005, DEA published in the Federal Register a solicitation of comments on the subject of dispensing controlled substances for the treatment of pain. Many of the comments that the agency received indicate that there is a need to issue a clarification regarding certain aspects of the prescription requirements for schedule II controlled substances. This document provides such clarification.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/08/26/05-16954/clarification-of-existing-requirements-under-the-controlled-substances-act-for-prescribing-schedule)
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