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Founded by retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent, Jack Teitelman, TITAN Group is a full-service regulatory compliance, drug security and anti-diversion solutions provider. TITAN’s team of experts have extensive law enforcement backgrounds at local, state and federal level which allows us to offer a full-suite of services from initial licensing to establishing robust procedures, security protocols, operating procedures, and training.

October 12, 2026

How a Pharmacy Can Organize DEA Records for Inspections in 7 Steps

When DEA Diversion Investigators walk into your pharmacy unannounced, the first thing they'll ask for is your ready and retrievable file containing all of the records you’re... Read More

October 7, 2026

DEA Take Back Is Coming – But Don’t Trash Your Compliance

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 24, 2026. For members of the public, this is an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted medications. Studies have... Read More

October 7, 2026

Xylazine, Three Years Later: Why Veterinary Practices Are Still in the Spotlight

In March 2023, we warned veterinary practitioners that xylazine, a common veterinary sedative, was moving into DEA's criminal and regulatory crosshairs. Since then, the story... Read More

September 14, 2026

The First 90 Days: An EMS Agency DEA Compliance Checklist

Receiving a DEA registration is a major milestone for an EMS agency, but the work doesn't stop once the certificate arrives. The first 90 days are an essential opportunity to... Read More

September 9, 2026

Do You Know Why You Should Know Your Customers?

The concept of “know your customer” (KYC) is fundamental to successful prevention of diversion. And while it may seem simple in concept, there are aspects to this practice... Read More

August 10, 2026

The Risks of Voluntary DEA Registration Surrender: What to Know

You’ve made it through your DEA inspection. Paperwork was in order. You don’t think there are any major issues. The Diversion Investigator seems pleasant and reasonable. Even... Read More

August 10, 2026

How to Choose DEA Training for Busy Clinicians in 2026

Key Takeaways: How to Choose DEA Training for Busy Clinicians in 2026 The MATE Act requires an 8-hour, one-time training attestation for DEA registration renewal or initial... Read More

EMS Agencies and DEA Registrations: Hospitals? Med Directors? Confusion!

Let’s clear up the trickiest puzzler right from the start: EMS agencies that want to purchase and use controlled substances for patient care need a DEA registration. Just... Read More

Marijuana Mess: Moving to Schedule III and Compliance Chaos

For years, the cannabis industry has waited for federal reform. The recent move reclassifying medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances... Read More

What Happens After a DEA Inspection at a Veterinary Practice?

Understanding the Possible Outcomes and How to Protect Your DEA Registration When DEA Diversion Investigators arrive at your veterinary practice, you’ll probably focus on one... Read More

Power of Attorney: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How Veterinarians Get It Wrong

A Power of Attorney (POA) is one of the simplest — yet most commonly mishandled — documents in veterinary DEA compliance. When used properly, a POA allows a veterinarian who... Read More

Protecting Your Pharmacy from DEA Risk and Distributor Cut-Off

The compliance landscape for independent pharmacies has changed—and it’s getting tougher. Ongoing opioid litigation, enforcement actions, and increased scrutiny from the DEA... Read More

What DEA Manufacturing License Holders Must Know About Drug Diversion

Supply Chain Drug Diversion Prevention: What DEA Manufacturing License Holders Must Know The diversion of drugs remains one of the most serious risks within pharmaceutical... Read More

Blind Spots in Plain Sight: The Value of an Unbiased Compliance Review

How TITAN’s Third-Party Audits Help Facilities Stay Ahead An organization’s approach to regulatory compliance is often shaped by familiarity. Processes evolve, workarounds... Read More

Vets’ Biennial Inventory Blunders —And How to Avoid Them

TITAN Group’s DEA compliance experts – former DEA Diversion Investigators – saw countless violations of the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) during their many years of... Read More

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