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Is diazepam a controlled substance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Yet, for some people, diazepam might replace anxiety with dependence, which is why its classified as a controlled substance. Is diazepam a controlled substance? Yes, the United States Department of Justice designated diazepam as a controlled substance in 1971, when they signed the U.N.s What does that mean?

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Read the top 5 health articles for pharmacists in 2023

The Checkup by Singlecare

But it’s not always easy to tell when a prescription is invalid or if a controlled substance is being misused. In this article, we look at five red flags to watch for controlled medication abuse and how to approach the issue with compassion. Read more here.

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Strategies for Preventing Hospital Drug Diversion

Omnicell

Kim Dove, PharmD Senior Pharmacy Consultant, Omnicell We all understand the harm that controlled substance drug diversion can cause to patients, the healthcare institution, and of course, to the diverters themselves. Consider your practices for entering new medication shipments into inventory.

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Does an ASC need a pharmacy consultant?

OctariusRx

Controlled substance management. This includes all non-hazardous medications, hazardous medications and controlled substances. Hazardous and controlled substances alone are highly regulated by various agencies and require specific processes to remain compliant. Providing guidance on disposal of medications.

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Does phentermine help with ADHD?

The Checkup by Singlecare

It is a Schedule IV controlled substance and is sold under the brand names Adipex-P and Lomaira. A 2016 article published in Frontiers in Pharmacology noted that phentermine has similarities with the CNS stimulant dexamphetamine, which is found in ADHD medications like Dexedrine, ProCentra, and Zenzedi.

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How to explain CBD vs. marijuana to patients

The Checkup by Singlecare

The United States Congress legalized CBD derived from hemp in 2018 when the Agricultural Improvement Act was signed into law, removing hemp from the Federal Controlled Substances Act. However, at the federal level, marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

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Comparing clonidine and Klonopin: Uses, side effects, and risks

The Checkup by Singlecare

In this article, well discuss the differences of clonidine and Klonopin in depth. Its important to note also that Klonopin is a schedule IV controlled substance due to its potential for misuse and addiction. Clonidine is not classified as a controlled substance because it has no known risk of abuse.