Special Instructions for Ordering Controlled Substances

Controlled substances are Reference Standards items regulated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Orders for controlled substances to be shipped outside the United States must include full payment or a purchase order, if you have approved credit terms with USP.

List Chemicals

The following Reference Standards are categorized as list chemicals by the DEA.

USP Catalog Number Product Description
1050905 Benzaldehyde (1 mL)
1236007 Ephedrine Sulfate (200 mg)
1240004 Ergonovine Maleate (100 mg)
1241506 Ergotamine Tartrate (150 mg)
1241550 Ergotaminine (100 mg)
1430000 Methylergonovine Maleate (50 mg)
1533909 Phenylpropanolamine Bitartrate (100 mg)
1534005 Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride (250 mg)
1581005 Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride (125 mg)
1581504 Pseudoephedrine Sulfate (200 mg)

DEA Requirements for Controlled Substance Orders Shipped Within United States

List Chemicals

  • Copy of your current DEA Registration
    OR
  • Letter on company letterhead stating the intended use of the list chemical for each order placed.

DEA Schedule I and II

  • Orders in writing.
  • Copy of your current DEA Registration on file with USP.
  • DEA form 222, properly completed.

DEA Schedule III, IV, and V

  • Copy of your current DEA Registration on file with USP.
  • Orders in writing.

DEA Requirements for Orders Shipped Outside United States

USP cannot ship controlled substances outside the United States without proper authorization from the DEA. To ascertain all requirements and place complete and accurate orders, please call Julie Smith at +1-301-816-8164 or Ruth Jourdain at +1-301-816-8110 or email .

List Chemicals

  • A copy of the import permit if the chemical controlled in the country to which it is being exported.

DEA Schedule I, II, III, IV, and V

  • Original import permit or letter of no objection (in English or accompanied by the English translation) valid no less than 90 days from the date of its receipt by USP Customer Service.
  • A statement of non-reexport and use exclusively for medical or scientific purposes from the importer (in English or accompanied by an English translation).

Shipping Charges

  • Controlled substances and list chemicals shipped outside the United States have an additional charge of $200 per order.
  • Add US$25.00 to each unit/vial for all DEA controlled substances and list chemicals shipped outside the United States.
  • Information on shipping charges by destination

Special Instructions for Import Permits from Mexico

Additional time may be needed to obtain a certificate from the Embassy of Mexico. You are responsible for the fee charged by the Embassy of Mexico for the certificate(s). Please call Julie Smith at +1-301-816-8164 or Ruth Jourdain at +1-301-816-8110 for the fee, as the price is subject to change without notice.