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Is gabapentin a controlled substance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for certain types of nerve pain, seizures, and restless leg syndrome. 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. In 2021, 70.9 pharmacies.

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DEA To Announce Hearing on Proposed Marijuana Rescheduling

The FDA Law Blog

The Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) will announce Thursday in the Federal Register that it will hold a hearing on the proposed rescheduling of marijuana to schedule III at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia on December 2, 2024.

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More Diversion Cases and WCF’s Opioid & Fentanyl Abuse Management Summit

The FDA Law Blog

Houck — It seems as though we cannot get through a week without hearing about controlled substance diversion by employees at another hospital or healthcare facility. DEA, Palomar Hospital Pays $250,000 for Diverting Fentanyl ( June 3, 2024 ). By Larry K. Employee diversion can result in unwanted local and national publicity.

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Joint Basis for FDA/HHS Marijuana Rescheduling Recommendation Unveiled

The FDA Law Blog

Houck — In August 2023 the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) reschedule marijuana from schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. By Larry K. 53,688 (Aug. 53,767 (Aug. 21 U.S.C. §

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HP&M’s Larry Houck A Panelist in FDLI’s Marijuana Rescheduling Webinar

The FDA Law Blog

Last month the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration submitted a notice of proposed rulemaking to reschedule cannabis from schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.

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CONTINUED AGAIN: DEA Announces A Second Extension of its “Temporary Rule” Addressing Telemedicine Flexibilities After the End of the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency

The FDA Law Blog

Palmer — On Friday, October 6, 2023, DEA announced a second extension of telemedicine flexibilities concerning the prescribing of controlled substances, which were originally set to expire after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. 69,879, 69,880 (Oct. 10, 2023) (emphasis added).

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Bring Out Your Meds! Bring Out Your Meds!

The FDA Law Blog

Unwanted and expired controlled prescription medication languishing in medicine cabinets are susceptible to theft, misuse and abuse. DEA and its law enforcement partners will once again host local drop-off locations nationwide for safe disposal of unneeded medication on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.