The FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Houck — Separate decisions by federal district courts in Texas and Puerto Rico in the past two months provide cautionary tales for every pharmacy and wholesale distributor dispensing or distributing controlled substances. On October 10th, based on ability to pay, the U.S. 6, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ). Zarzamora Press Release.

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The FDA Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

CARA amended the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to enable physicians or patients to request pharmacists to partially fill prescriptions for schedule II substances including opioids and to allow remaining quantities to be filled up to 30 days after issuance of the prescription (up to 72 hours for emergency oral prescriptions).

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Its not a controlled substance. These medications, which include Xanax ( alprazolam ), Ativan ( lorazepam ), and Klonopin ( clonazepam ), are controlled substances for a reason. As a result, it slows down your heart rate and helps you feel calmer. Dr. Mihajlovic recommends beginning with 25 mg.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 3, 2024

At this time, gabapentin isn’t recognized as a controlled substance on the federal level. However, several states have passed laws to classify it as a Schedule V controlled substance. RELATED: What is Gabapentin: Uses, Warnings & Interactions Is gabapentin a controlled substance?

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 15, 2024

Adderall dosage for adults with depression As Adderall is not an approved treatment for depression, there’s not a standard dosing recommendation for this purpose, says Dr. Drescher. Dr. Drescher notes that not every healthcare professional will feel comfortable prescribing certain controlled substances to patients with depression.

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The FDA Law Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

FDA previously analyzed 163 drugs that went into shortage in the 5-year period between 2013 and 2017; 63% (103) were sterile injectables and 67% (109) were drugs that have a generic version on the market. For generic drug manufacturing facilities specifically, the numbers are 63% and 87%.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Plan B One-Step should not be used as a regular form of birth control. Plan B doesn’t have any dosage restrictions or precautions for people with pre-existing medical conditions, including kidney disease and liver disease. There are no specified dosage adjustments based on body weight.

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