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

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In addition, the guideline has been misapplied to cancer and palliative care patients, and there have been rapid opioid tapers without patient collaboration, rigid application of opioid dosage thresholds, application of opioid use for pain to opioid use disorder treatment, insurer and pharmacy duration limits, patient dismissals and abandonment.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MAY 24, 2024

In a veterinary clinic or animal hospital, veterinarians usually give intravenous injections of diazepam and other drugs called anticonvulsants like phenobarbital or levetiracetam. It is a federally controlled substance because of the risk of physical dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, abuse, and overdose.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Both the kidneys and liver are involved in clearing tramadol from a dog’s body, so dosages may need to be adjusted in dogs with kidney disease or liver disease. RELATED: Tramadol interactions to avoid Tramadol dosage for dogs There is no official standardized tramadol dosage for dogs.

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The Happy PharmD

APRIL 26, 2023

I was a staff pharmacist working in my first hospital. I liked working as a staff pharmacist in a hospital. Most of them were written by residents in the hospital. I decided to calculate the dosage quickly. A 5ml dosage contains 1.8g I have been in hospital pharmacy management for over thirty years.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 19, 2023

This can be a serious concern, especially if the medications are potentially toxic or controlled substances. These facilities include hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and law enforcement offices. Patients should be counseled to take their medications at the prescribed dosage and duration as directed by their healthcare provider.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 17, 2023

The dosage in the chart is a general maintenance dose. There are various formulations available for some of these medications (such as immediate-release and extended-release), and dosages will vary. This warning states that Lamictal can cause severe rashes that require hospitalization and discontinuation of the medication.

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The FDA Law Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Houck — Last August Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recommended rescheduling marijuana from schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of Marijuana, 89 Fed. By Larry K. 44,597 (May 21, 2024). 29, 2023) (“Basis”); NPRM at 44,603.

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The FDA Law Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

To address the underlying causes of shortages, the White Paper suggests that the creation (by Congress) of two programs that link inpatient hospital purchasing and payment decisions to supply chain resilience practices would better incentivize investments in mature manufacturing practices.

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