INSTRUCTIONS for DEA Form 41
Registrants Inventory of Drugs Surrendered

1. List the name of the drug in column 1, the number of containers in column 2, the size of each container in column 3, and in column 4 the controlled substance content of each unit described in column 3; e.g., morphine sulfate tabs., 3 pkgs., 100 tabs., 1/4 gr. (16 mg.) or morphine sulfate tabs., 1 pkg., 83 tabs., 1/2 gr. (32mg.), etc.
    
2. All packages included on a single line should be identical in name, content and controlled substance strength.
    
3. Prepare this form in quadruplicate. Mail two (2) copies of this form to the Special Agent in Charge, under separate cover. Enclose one additional copy in the shipment with the drugs. Retain one copy for your records. One copy will be returned to you as a receipt. No further receipt will be furnished to you unless specifically requested. Any further inquiries concerning these drugs should be addressed to the DEA District Office which serves your area.
    
4. There is no provision for payment for drugs surrendered. This is merely a service rendered to registrants enabling them to clear their stocks and records of unwanted items.
    
5. Drugs should be shipped tape-sealed via prepaid express or certified mail (return receipt requested) to Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration, of the DEA District Office which serves your area.
   The instructions provided on the DEA Form 41 are incorrect. Please disregard instruction number 5. That instruction directs the registrant to ship the drugs to the Special Agent in Charge of the DEA office that serves the registrant's area. Registrants should send the forms to DEA as detailed in instruction number 3, and await instructions on how to proceed.