28th IQVIA Controlled Substances and State Regulatory Conference - Recent Fifth Circuit Ruling - Rejecting DEA's Interpretation of Corresponding Responsibility Regulation

September 17, 2026

The industry’s most trusted compliance conference returns.

Amid constantly evolving state and federal regulations and changing enforcement approaches, stay informed about the newest, most efficient, and cost-appropriate compliance.

Recognized for over 25 years as the leading annual event in Controlled Substances and State Regulatory Compliance, this year’s 28th conference will once again deliver comprehensive legal, regulatory, and industry insights. Join us for engaging discussions on the latest initiatives and challenges in controlled-substance, listed-chemical, and state regulatory compliance, featuring insights and expertise from leading industry professionals, regulatory authorities, and prominent law firms. You’ll also benefit from valuable networking opportunities to connect with peers, exchange meaningful insights, and discover practical solutions designed to support your organization’s ongoing compliance strategies.

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This session will review DEA's longstanding interpretation of corresponding responsibility regulation and the dramatic shift in the traditional standards for enforcing corresponding responsibility on pharmacists related to controlled substance dispensing. 

Target Audience

This knowledge-based course is intended for Pharmacists (ACPE) and Pharmacy Technicians.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the corresponding responsibility doctrine.
2. Be able to describe the facts of Neumann’s Pharmacy vs. DEA 
3. Understand the shift in the knowledge requirement for the DEA to prove a violation of the corresponding responsibility regulation.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
Course opens: 
05/01/2026
Course expires: 
05/01/2029
Event starts: 
09/17/2026 - 2:15pm CDT
Event ends: 
09/17/2026 - 3:15pm CDT
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PDF icon Recent Fifth Circuit Ruling _Program Packet.pdf

 

Scottsdale, AZ
United States

Roger Morris RPh, JD is a Partner and member of the Executive Committee at Quarles & Brady LLP in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in Health & Life Sciences and pharmacy-related legal matters Quarles. He is recognized as a leading attorney in the pharmaceutical industry, combining over 30 years of legal practice with his background as a practicing pharmacist

 

 

 

Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide. The Universal Activity Number for this knowledge-based program is 0001-9999-26-023-L03-P/T and is intended for Pharmacists (ACPE) and Pharmacy Technicians.

 

Disclosures: This program is offered through a collaboration with IQVIA. All presenters and others in control of content have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.

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$0.00
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