The FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

More than 40 registrants — primarily hospitals and pharmacies — have paid significant civil penalties of up to $5,000,000 to settle allegations they failed to report controlled substance thefts or significant losses to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The risks to hospitals and pharmacies are multi-faceted and growing.

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The FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Palmer — The 2008 Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act placed strict limits on online prescribing or the use of telemedicine encounters to prescribe controlled substances. DEA’s proposed rule when finalized would authorize telemedicine pursuant to the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § By Karla L.

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The FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

More than 40 registrants — primarily hospitals and pharmacies — have paid significant civil penalties of up to $5,000,000 to settle allegations they failed to report controlled substance thefts or significant losses to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The risks to hospitals and pharmacies are multi-faceted and growing.

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Omnicell

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

One area where interoperability specifically helps is the management of controlled substances. When it comes to managing diversion, interoperability supports a tightened chain of custody across the controlled substance journey. That’s time gained to now spend on direct patient care.

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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 FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2022

We also note there are states where marijuana remains the equivalent of a schedule I controlled substance. Separate and apart from the loosening of marijuana restrictions by these states, marijuana remains a schedule I controlled substance under federal law.

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The FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2024

Interested persons,” that is “any person adversely affected or aggrieved by any rule or proposed rule issuable” under the Controlled Substances Act wishing to participate in the hearing must file a written notice of their intention to participate, which DEA will review.

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The FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Gilbert — Last week, DEA and DOJ announced a $59 million civil penalty settlement with eBay related to the failure to comply with Controlled Substances Act (CSA) requirements for identifying purchasers, maintaining records, and filing reports of individuals selling/purchasing pill presses and encapsulating machines. 21 U.S.C. §

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The FDA Law Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

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. DOJ, Iowa Surgical Center Agrees to Pay $125,000 to Resolve Allegations It Violated the Controlled Substances Act ( June 4, 2024 ). By Larry K.

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The FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Houck — The Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) has issued its notice finalizing updates to its longstanding Special Surveillance List of chemicals and equipment used in the illicit manufacture of controlled substances and listed chemicals. Our blog post on the proposed updates is here. 73,044 (Oct. 21 U.S.C. § 21 U.S.C. §

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The FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Attorney’s press release observes, it is a stark reminder that registrants are “ultimately responsible for supervising all personnel on the premises and preventing the diversion of controlled substances.” Company Pays $158,760 to Resolve Claims Related to Controlled Substance Thefts From Pharmacies During Inventory, U.S.

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The FDA Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

District Court for the District of Texas on Zarzamora Healthcare LLC for repeatedly dispensing opioids and other controlled substances “by filling prescriptions while ignoring red flags.” The Government alleged that Coconut Grove violated numerous federal and state controlled substance laws. By Larry K. 21 U.S.C. §

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The FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2024

Comments ranged from single sentence declarations to lengthy, cogent treatises, expounding on whether to reschedule marijuana from schedule I to schedule III or another schedule under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”), to leave marijuana in schedule I, or to deschedule altogether. 21 U.S.C. § 812(c)(c)(10). 21 U.S.C. §

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The FDA Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

Houck — Perhaps you obtain controlled substance quotas or submit ARCOS reports? DEA’s Diversion Control Division is hosting a Supply Chain Conference for registered manufacturers, distributors, importers and exporters on controlled substance and listed chemical requirements in Houston on May 2-4, 2023. By Larry K.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 12, 2023

And if a hospital is still relying on outdated processes for medication retrieval, controlled substance management, and compliance, conditions for burnout are exacerbated. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of the authors. For many nurses, direct patient care is at the heart of meaningful work.

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The FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2023

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.

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The FDA Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Houck — The Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) has designated precursor chemicals, including 4-piperidone just last month, used in the illicit manufacture of controlled substances as List I and II chemicals over the years as “laboratory supplies,” but has never revised or updated its Special Surveillance List. 21 U.S.C. §

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The FDA Law Blog

MAY 10, 2023

Palmer — We blogged earlier this week here that DEA is reconsidering its proposed rules for telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances and buprenorphine. part 1306 (which include DEA’s general requirements for prescribing controlled substances); 88 Fed. By Karla L. 1307.41and 42 C.F.R.

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The FDA Law Blog

MAY 7, 2023

As a reminder, back in February 2023, HPM blogged about DEA’s two proposed rules for prescribing controlled substances generally, and for buprenorphine use in opioid treatment. HPM also conducted a 90-minute webinar addressing the “End of the COVID-19 Emergency and the Ryan Haight Act: Telemedicine and Next Steps.”

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Digital Pharmacist

AUGUST 12, 2022

In today’s blog, we’re going to provide you with a few tips. . Pharmacies should prepare for higher volumes of controlled substance prescriptions used to treat ADHD like amphetamine salts, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate, and dexmethylphenidate.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Omnicell Blog is the leading source for pharmacy care, exploring emerging trends, successful best practices, and ideas and insights focused on the digital transformation of pharmacy. Subscribe today. Assumptions made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the author(s).

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The FDA Law Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

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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The FDA Law Blog

MAY 31, 2023

On May 24, 2019, Morris & Dickson paid a $22 million civil penalty related to the failure to report suspicious orders and ignoring certain red flags in the distribution of controlled substances. While this decision was pending, Morris & Dickson remained an authorized DEA registrant to continue to handle controlled substances.

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The FDA Law Blog

MAY 3, 2023

Accounting for controlled substances, maintaining complete and accurate records/reports and employing effective, compliant security do not alone guarantee a successful Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) inspection. Registrants are far from powerless when DEA investigators inspect their controlled substance operations.

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The FDA Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2023

We will discuss the state of relevant laws prior to our new “COVID reality” and telemedicine issues during and post-pandemic, both with respect to the prescribing of controlled substances and non-controlled drugs.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

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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Board Vitals - Pharmacist

JANUARY 9, 2021

Alabama – 2 Credits The Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners requires 2 credit hours every 2 years on controlled substances for physicians. Stay tuned, we’ll update this blog and our Opioid CME offerings as we get more information on new state requirements. Colorado No opioid CME requirements.

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The FDA Law Blog

APRIL 18, 2023

Houck — In addition to regulating drugs of abuse, the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) controls the manufacture and distribution of chemicals used in the illicit manufacture of controlled substances. By Larry K.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Yet in operating rooms and procedure areas – where a large quantity of tightly regulated controlled substances are administered – similar technology is used by just over half of health systems. Ideally pharmacy and anesthesia providers should work in partnership to maintain controlled substance accountability.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Given the number of high-alert controlled substances administered under often intense conditions inside the operating room (OR), it's no surprise. The pharmacy must also make sure that all controlled substances distributed are properly recorded. Information flow wasn't seamless, and they had a lot of manual workflows.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Expanded Automation With more than 148 million doses of medicine lost in 2019 , controlled substance management remains a significant challenge in the U.S. The Controlled Substance Dispenser helps to better manage inventory, reduce the chance of diversion, and save nursing time.

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The FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Mr. Houck’s session will address pharmacists’ corresponding responsibility to identify and resolve controlled substance prescribing red flags and how to prepare for and manage DEA inspections. The session will occur Friday, March 24th. Pharmacists can earn 1 continuing practice education credit for attending this session.

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The FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas announced that People’s Rx, a local chain operating five retail pharmacies and a compounding laboratory in the Austin area, agreed to pay $200,000 to settle allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). 16, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ).

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The FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

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. HHS forwards FDA’s analysis and recommendation to DEA.

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The FDA Law Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Accounting for controlled substances, maintaining complete and accurate records/reports and employing effective, compliant security do not alone guarantee a successful Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) inspection. Registrants are far from powerless when DEA investigators inspect their controlled substance operations.

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Board Vitals - Pharmacist

JANUARY 6, 2023

Upon first renewal, requirements include one hour in HIV/AIDS, professional and medical ethics, Florida laws and rules, and controlled substances, as well as, two hours of domestic violence and medical errors prevention. Physicians who prescribe controlled substances must earn 3 hours per CME cycle on controlled substance prescribing.

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The FDA Law Blog

APRIL 10, 2023

Houck — Drugs and substances classified within schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) by definition have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision. By Larry K. 21 U.S.C. §

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