Our Mission
To ensure immediate, equitable access to expert advice, logistics, and technology.
What is the Controlled Substances Program?
The Drug Enforcement Administration is responsible for regulating controlled substances, including medications used on board vessels, in order to combat drug trafficking and abuse in the United States. The maritime industry is required to comply with the Controlled Substances Act, which ensures proper management of these medications to prevent misuse, abuse, or diversion.
It’s important to have a program in place for the management of controlled medications on board vessels to ensure the safety and well-being of crew members and passengers. Failure to comply with DEA regulations can result in significant legal and financial consequences.
3rd party Controlled Substance Management program providers, such as Discovery Health MD, help reduce risk of medication diversions by ensuring that vessel crews are trained on the regulations, documentation is complete and up to date, and proper protocols and procedures are in place.
Discovery Health MD's Controlled Substance Management Program
Our Controlled Substance Management program is a DEA compliant, customizable service that is an important part of building a comprehensive shipboard medical supply inventory. Our program is focused on ensuring the health and wellbeing of crew members on board vessels at sea.
Discovery Health MD recommended medications and supplies are selected by physicians based on efficacy, safety, and ease of administration with attention to their cost benefit relative to other similar drugs.
You will work with an expert from our team who will get to know you and your crew in order to ensure the best, most efficient service possible.
Controlled Substances Management Program Services
DEA Coordination
Fleet Medical Oversight
Medicine Ordering and Fulfillment
Controls Review
Medical Supply Ordering
Officer Training and Certification
Why Choose Discovery Health MD?
Physician-Led
Board Certified Physicians and Remote Access; all to ensure all your health needs are met.
Flexibility
The people and industries we serve thrive on resilience. We strive to remain agile, nimble, innovative and to simply say “yes” (when others say “no”).
Experience
We have over 100 years of emergency medical experience. Trust us to transform your medical uncertainty into confidence.
What Our Clients Say
"The service, professionalism, communication and the support to accommodate to our service need has always been great. Discovery Health [MD] has been a great partner in these constant changing times."
Jaime A. Human Resources | E&E Foods Inc.