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Electronic Controlled Substance RXs: Signed, Sealed, Delivered But Can’t be Filled

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Houck — If a patient presents a paper prescription for a controlled substance to a pharmacy and the pharmacy cannot fill it, the patient can take that prescription to another pharmacy. Transfer of Electronic Prescriptions for Schedule II-V Controlled Substances Between Pharmacies for Initial Filling, 88 Fed. By Larry K.

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

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

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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May 11, 2023: The End of the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency’s DEA Telemedicine Exemption? “Not So Fast,” Say DEA and SAMHSA

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

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. at 30,039 (emphasis added).

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Lifelong Learning in the Role of a Pharmacy Inspector 

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

A pharmacy inspector must possess an inquisitive nature and strong communication skills to help them assess each situation appropriately and fairly.   During multiple pharmacy investigations, I discovered that pharmacists were diverting controlled substances for their personal use.

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Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (HP&M) is Pleased to Announce the Addition of Sara M. Keup as the new State Licensing Regulatory Expert for the Firm’s Licensing Practice

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Some of the services HP&M offers include: comprehensive regulatory assessments pre-launch licensing support license gap analysis support for new product/company acquisitions, regulatory diligences DEA registrations and state-controlled substance licenses With the complexities of licensure, Sara M. Palmer , Larry K.

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OPDP Comes out Swinging With A Warning Letter on Unsubstantiated Efficacy

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Prior to the CytoDyn letter in 2022, OPDP issued a Warning Letter in 2021 to CooperSurgical for a DTC video entitled “Paragard: Family Planning During the Pandemic” which failed to communicate ANY risk information.