Data Reporting Format


The Automation of Reports and Consolidated Orders System (ARCOS) format. Acceptable file extensions are .dat or .txt with a maximum size limitation of 100MB.

Required naming convention:

  • File name begins with "MN_" (without quotes)
  • Extension of .dat or .txt

Suggested naming conventions:

  • DEA number of reporting manufacturer or distributor
  • Year of reporting period

For example: MN_AB9876543_2023.txt