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Read the top 5 health articles for pharmacists in 2023

The Checkup by Singlecare

But because they’re dietary supplements, they’re not regulated by the FDA. 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.

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What To Do When You Receive a DEA Order to Show Cause

The FDA Law Blog

An Immediate Suspension Order is served along with an Order to Show Cause, allowing you to challenge DEAs determination that your registration should be revoked, but it takes away your ability to handle controlled substances while your case is pending.

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Does phentermine help with ADHD?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) as a weight loss medication. It is a Schedule IV controlled substance and is sold under the brand names Adipex-P and Lomaira. As of now, phentermine is not FDA-approved for ADHD, and the evidence of its effectiveness is scarce. It does not have the approved indication for ADHD.”

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Not Content to Just Play the Hits, DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement Policies Bring A Fresh Spin to Corporate Enforcement

The FDA Law Blog

We prepare a report that we share with our client and make a recommendation to our client about whether to disclose the information to FDA. We pledge to cooperate with FDA, and we plead with FDA to recognize that we engaged in a thorough investigation and provided a full disclosure. And, FDA still doesn’t.

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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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“A Rose by Any Other Name.”; DOJ Argues DEA is Not an Agency

The FDA Law Blog

This error has appeared not just in articles and other news publications but in some court documents as well. In many cases, it appears DEA does not have the resources or infrastructure to maintain and produce the information to respond to FOIA requests as do other administrative agencies such as FDA.