Overview
The Controlled Substances Program at Tulane University ensures compliance with the Controlled Substances Act for the purchase, use, storage, and disposal of controlled substances in research. This program supports researchers in both animal and bench research. For human subject research, refer to the Human Research Protection Program Standard Operating Procedures.
Policies & Procedures
Need a License?
- Controlled Substance License Applications: Contact the Office of Research Compliance for assistance with new licenses.
- Controlled Substance Licenses Fact Sheet
Training
Training is mandatory before working with controlled substances and must be renewed annually. Licensees and lab members working with controlled substances must complete the “Use of Controlled Substances in Research” module. To enroll:
- Licensees: Email OEHS at OEHS@Tulane.edu with your name and license number.
- Non-licensees: Have the license owner email OEHS with a request for your enrollment, including your name and the license number.
Inspections
OEHS conducts annual inspections of research lab's controlled substances storage and documentation. These inspections prepare labs for inspections by state and federal regulators and prevent diversion of these drugs.
Forms for Researchers
- Letter of Verification Request Form for Controlled Substances
- DEA Checklist of Required Records for Researchers
- Initial Inventory Form for Controlled Substances
- Biennial Inventory Form for Controlled Substances
- Authorized User Attestation Form
- Authorized Users List
- Continuous Usage Logs for Controlled Substances
Disposal of Controlled Substances
OEHS assists with the on-site destruction of expired and unwanted controlled substances by appointment. Researchers must complete the OEHS Renewal Form and participate in annual inspections to use this service.
Key Contacts
Marcel Charbonnet – Lab Safety Manager
Email: mcharbo@tulane.edu
Terri Rasmussen – Lab Safety Specialist
Email: trasmus@tulane.edu
