What is the documented process for destroying Schedule 2 drugs?

• A. They are burned in incinerator
• B. They are flushed down drain
• C. They are drawn up with the amount recorded and placed into a denaturing kit which turns the liquid into a solid
• D. They are given to a waste contractor without documentation

Answer: (C)

Destruction of Schedule 2 drugs must be documented and render the substance non-retrievable. Using a denaturing kit to turn the liquid into a solid physically makes it unrecoverable, and recording the exact amount, drug name, date, and who performed the destruction creates an auditable trail required by regulations. This combination satisfies accountability and safety needs. Flushing drugs down the drain is not allowed, and handing them to a waste contractor without proper documentation fails to maintain the required traceability and compliance.