European Pharmaceutical Review

JUNE 26, 2023

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published its first draft guidance presenting considerations to the pharmaceutical industry for designing clinical trials for psychedelic drugs. The draft guidance is intended to advise researchers on aspects such as clinical study design as they develop medications that contain psychedelics.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The NPRM seeks to reschedule marijuana from schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to schedule III. Judge Mulrooneys prehearing ruling establishes the schedule for the parties presentations and established hearing guidelines. Parties will have ninety minutes to present the testimony of their witness.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

MARCH 27, 2023

As promised during the 90-minute program, we provide our slides here, and a recording of the program, here (passcode. Our attorneys are happy to respond to questions you may have, and look forward to hearing from you.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

JANUARY 11, 2024

HPM) Directors, Karla Palmer and Dara Levy , will present at the Puerto Rico Pharmaceutical Summit 2024, February 6, 2024, at the La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Two Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

APRIL 10, 2023

Houck — Drugs and substances classified within schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) by definition have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision. By Larry K. 21 U.S.C. §

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 5, 2022

However, at the federal level, cannabinoids remain illegal under the Controlled Substances Act. In Asia, Africa and the Middle East, cannabinoid-based drugs are mostly illegal and continue to present a major regulatory obstacle. However, access is restricted, requiring a special permit given under exceptional circumstances.

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Med Ed 101

MAY 10, 2017

When giving a presentation the other day, I received a question about how to handle gabapentin abuse. It is a tough question, much like opioid, benzo, stimulant, or any other controlled substance. The post How to Handle Gabapentin Abuse appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Pharmaceutical Business Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsules are a federally controlled substance (CII) intended for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other indications. These capsules are presently on the FDA’s drug shortage list. The generic version by SpecGx is produced at its facility in Hobart, New York.

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Board Vitals - Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

As of November 2022, NPs have the authority to prescribe medications, including controlled substances, medical devices, and services, medical equipment and supplies in 26 states. You may submit the educational presentation or conference agenda as evidence to validate the contact hour calculation.

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Pharma in Brief

JANUARY 7, 2024

Biologics, controlled substances, and certain other drugs are not eligible for importation. Prescription drugs, biologics, controlled substances, and certain other drugs (FDR section C.01.014.8).

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

AUGUST 16, 2023

And before CooperSurgical, another 2021 Warning Letter was issued to AcelRx for the infamous “Tongue and Done” tagline used to promote a Schedule II controlled substance subject to a REMS program that requires a healthcare professional’s precise placement of the drug using a single-dose applicator into the patient’s sublingual space.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

APRIL 21, 2024

Post-AIA, and a later change to the law to account for controlled substance FDA application approvals, the PTE statute at 35 U.S.C. § 112-029 ), titled “Calculation of 60-Day Period for Application of Patent Term Extension” and referred to by some as “The Dog Ate My Homework Act” or the “Medco Fix.”

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 14, 2023

According to GlobalData’s Drugs database, 97% of marketed drugs are small molecule products and analysis shows an increased CMO appetite for specialized capabilities, with controlled substance and containment facilities highly sought after [i]. This is achieved via a controlled vacuum.

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The Nontraditional Pharmacist

AUGUST 19, 2019

So currently I work as one of the project managers and QA engineers for Kit Check, where I primarily work on Bluesight for controlled substances and I’ll go definitely go down exactly what that is. So it’s really cool to have someone like him in a pharmacy software setting.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Houck One of the most significant issues facing hospitals and other facilities is the diversion of controlled substances meant for patients by physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other trusted healthcare employees.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Gilbert — Last week, DEA and DOJ announced a $59 million civil penalty settlement with eBay related to the failure to comply with Controlled Substances Act (CSA) requirements for identifying purchasers, maintaining records, and filing reports of individuals selling/purchasing pill presses and encapsulating machines. 21 U.S.C. §

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

JUNE 10, 2024

Houck — It seems as though we cannot get through a week without hearing about controlled substance diversion by employees at another hospital or healthcare facility. DOJ, Iowa Surgical Center Agrees to Pay $125,000 to Resolve Allegations It Violated the Controlled Substances Act ( June 4, 2024 ). By Larry K.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 9, 2023

There is also the possibility of false-positive results when methamphetamine and related substances are present. “We Interactions with other substances and the chance of false positives related to sample dilution are things to consider with xylazine strips moving forward.”

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Quality Matters

MAY 23, 2023

This alone can present serious risks to patients’ health and public health. The challenges associated with online pharmacies are not just limited to the distribution of counterfeit medicines – they also include the potential to exacerbate addiction and substance abuse through the availability of controlled substances.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Director Larry Houck will present a webinar on HHS’ cannabis rescheduling recommendation hosted by the National Association of State Controlled Substance Authorities (“NASCSA”) scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Eastern). Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.,

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

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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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Houck — With apologies to David Letterman, who introduced the first Top Ten List on Late Night with David Letterman on September 18, 1985, we present “Marijuana: Top Ten Reasons for Descheduling, Rescheduling or Not.”* We present the Top Ten Reasons in chronological order of the letters and in order of their appearance in those letters.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

MARCH 6, 2025

A series of recent cases has held that, unless there is evidence that the President wants to remove an official but cannot do so because of statutory limitations on his power, there is no judiciable harm presented. Barlow-Ahsan v. Kijakazi , 2023 U.S. LEXIS 185877, at *24-25 (E.D. 17, 2023) (citing cases).

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

While vitamin B9 can be found naturally in foods in the form of folate, it can also be found in the form of folic acid, a manufactured and synthetic version of folate that is present in most bargain-priced multivitamins, as well as often added to processed foods.

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