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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 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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How to spring clean your pharmacy

The Checkup by Singlecare

Beyond helping you maintain a sparkling clean pharmacy, this article will suggest ways to update and refresh your pharmacy to help your patients receive better care. Control your controls If your biennial controlled substance inventory is due this year, now is the time to start preparing.

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Introducing CoP Leader Profiles: Rachel Owen

ISPE

These leaders are central to the success of ISPE’s CoPs, which spearhead the generation of ISPE’s gold standard content, including Good Practice Guides, Pharmaceutical Engineering articles, conference presentations, and training programs. The new series follows the CoP profiles series published in the magazine during 2022.