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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

The FDA Law Blog

Houck — Separate decisions by federal district courts in Texas and Puerto Rico in the past two months provide cautionary tales for every pharmacy and wholesale distributor dispensing or distributing controlled substances. On October 10th, based on ability to pay, the U.S. 6, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ). Zarzamora Press Release.

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HPM Welcomes 15-Year DOJ Veteran, John W.M. Claud, to the Firm

The FDA Law Blog

He also held leading roles in DOJ’s response to multiple significant national health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019 EVALI vaping crisis, and the 2012 New England Compounding Center fungal meningitis outbreak.

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Does Adderall expire? What you need to know.

The Checkup by Singlecare

Labeled as a controlled substance , Adderall contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Dr. Hall points to a 2012 study in Arch Intern Med , which found expired samples of medication with amphetamine (one of the active ingredients in Adderall) were at half-potency after being out-of-date for between 28 and 40 years.

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Is meloxicam safe to take every day?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Meloxicam is not a controlled substance. It is not considered addictive in the same way as substances like opioids or certain recreational drugs. You can take meloxicam in the morning or night, depending on what works best for your schedule. What happens if you take meloxicam every day?

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Does the Drug Shortage White Paper Fall Short?

The FDA Law Blog

The White Paper notes that of the 123 drugs in shortage in January 2024, a quarter were first reported in shortage prior to 2020, with the oldest dating back to 2012, and shortages were experienced across therapeutic areas; analgesics/anesthetics (17%), anti-infective (12%), and cardiovascular (13%) products comprised 42% of shortages.

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Can you mix phentermine and alcohol?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Because it is chemically similar to the stimulant drug amphetamine, phentermine is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance with a small risk of abuse and dependence. Topiramate is an anticonvulsant or antiseizure medication that was FDA approved in 2012 to treat obesity when given in combination with phentermine.

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Adderall XR generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

Yes, a generic version of Adderall XR is available and was approved in 2012. Adderall XR, in any form, is a controlled substance that may have a high potential for dependence and misuse. Read on to learn more about generic Adderall XR and the differences between the brand and generic versions.

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