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A Long Time Coming: DEA Regs Finally Authorize Schedule II Prescription Partial Fills

The FDA Law Blog

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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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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Does the Drug Shortage White Paper Fall Short?

The FDA Law Blog

FDA previously analyzed 163 drugs that went into shortage in the 5-year period between 2013 and 2017; 63% (103) were sterile injectables and 67% (109) were drugs that have a generic version on the market. For generic drug manufacturing facilities specifically, the numbers are 63% and 87%.

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Do stimulants such as Adderall work for depression?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Adderall dosage for adults with depression As Adderall is not an approved treatment for depression, there’s not a standard dosing recommendation for this purpose, says Dr. Drescher. Dr. Drescher notes that not every healthcare professional will feel comfortable prescribing certain controlled substances to patients with depression.

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Plan B One-Step side effects

The Checkup by Singlecare

Plan B One-Step should not be used as a regular form of birth control. Plan B doesn’t have any dosage restrictions or precautions for people with pre-existing medical conditions, including kidney disease and liver disease. There are no specified dosage adjustments based on body weight.

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