Is a DEA registration required for a drug storage warehouse?

The requirement for a DEA registration in relation to a drug storage warehouse is nuanced and primarily hinges on whether controlled substances are involved. In the context of drug storage warehouses, if they are only storing non-controlled substances, then a DEA registration is not required. This means that warehouses holding only over-the-counter medications or prescription medications that do not fall under the controlled substance categories do not need to register with the DEA.

If the warehouse stores controlled substances, then it must obtain a DEA registration to legally handle those drugs. Therefore, the assertion that a DEA registration is not required aligns with the stipulation that it is specifically tied to the nature of the substances being stored.

This rationale clarifies why a blanket statement asserting that registration is always required would not be accurate. A distinction must be made between the types of substances in storage, as regulated substances carry different legal obligations.