When is a Zero Report required?

When is a Zero Report required?

• A. If a pharmacy that dispenses controlled substances dispenses any controlled substances in ONE calendar MONTH, the pharmacy shall verify that no controlled substances were dispensed for that month by submitting a "Zero Report"
• B. If a Pharmacy that dispenses controlled substances and has not dispensed any in ONE calendar MONTH, the pharmacy shall verify that no controlled substances were dispensed for that month by submitting a "Zero Report"
• C. If a pharmacy dispenses any non-controlled substances
• D. If a pharmacy dispenses controls but is in a different state

Answer: (B)

A Zero Report is required for months when a pharmacy does not dispense any controlled substances at all. Submitting this report confirms to the board that there was zero activity for that calendar month, keeping the dispensing records accurate. If any controlled substances were dispensed in a month, a Zero Report isn’t used—the regular monthly reporting applies instead. This requirement specifically concerns pharmacies that dispense controlled substances, and it doesn’t apply based on whether the operation is in a different state for a given month.

A Zero Report is required for months when a pharmacy does not dispense any controlled substances at all. Submitting this report confirms to the board that there was zero activity for that calendar month, keeping the dispensing records accurate. If any controlled substances were dispensed in a month, a Zero Report isn’t used—the regular monthly reporting applies instead. This requirement specifically concerns pharmacies that dispense controlled substances, and it doesn’t apply based on whether the operation is in a different state for a given month.