Which prefix is associated with distributors in DEA registration?

Which prefix is associated with distributors in DEA registration?

• A. A prefix for distributors
• B. F prefix for distributors
• C. G prefix for distributors
• D. J prefix for distributors

Answer: (B)

DEA numbers indicate the type of registrant by their first character, so you can tell at a glance who is registered to handle controlled substances. The prefix for distributors—such as manufacturers and wholesalers that move drugs through the supply chain—is F. This distinction helps pharmacies and regulators verify that a supplier is authorized as a distributor and track the flow of controlled substances accordingly. The remaining digits form the unique identifier for that particular registration, but the F at the start is what signals the distributor category.

DEA numbers indicate the type of registrant by their first character, so you can tell at a glance who is registered to handle controlled substances. The prefix for distributors—such as manufacturers and wholesalers that move drugs through the supply chain—is F. This distinction helps pharmacies and regulators verify that a supplier is authorized as a distributor and track the flow of controlled substances accordingly. The remaining digits form the unique identifier for that particular registration, but the F at the start is what signals the distributor category.