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Joint Basis for FDA/HHS Marijuana Rescheduling Recommendation Unveiled

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

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. chemotherapy-induced), pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Buckle Up: DOJ Initiates Rulemaking to Reschedule Marijuana

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

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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DEA Concurs: Marijuana Meets Schedule III Criteria

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Houck — The Associated Press reported on Tuesday following confirmation by five anonymous individuals with knowledge that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) is moving to reschedule marijuana from schedule I to the less stringently controlled schedule III.

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Marijuana: Top Ten Reasons for Descheduling, Rescheduling or Not

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Today, experts generally agree that marijuana has currently accepted medical uses for several indications, including managing pain, spasms, and nausea in patients undergoing chemotherapy and stimulating appetite in patients with weight loss from AIDS.