Pharmacy Laws
Law preventing adulterated/misbranded products (1906).
Pure Food and Drug Act
Law creating drug schedules (1970).
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act
Schedule with no medical use + highest abuse potential.
Schedule I
Brand required by state law
DAW 7
Whats the State Board of Pharmacy
A regulatory body that oversees the practice of pharmacy within a state.
Regulated and taxed opiates + coca (1914).
Harrison Narcotic Act
Form to destroy controlled substances.
DEA Form 41
Low abuse potential (Xanax, Ativan).
Schedule IV
Patient requests brand → Patient refused
DAW 2
Pseudoephedrine Dosage Limit
The maximum allowable dosage of pseudoephedrine that can be sold to an individual.
Daily Limit: 3.6grams/day
Monthly Limit: 9 grams/ 30 Days
Must show ID + sign Logbook
Separated prescription vs. OTC (1951).
Durham-Humphrey Amendment
Form for reporting theft/loss of controlled substances.
DEA Form 106
Moderate abuse potential (Tylenol w/ codeine, steroids).
Schedule III
Doctor requires brand only.
DAW 1
DEA
The Drug Enforcement Administration, a federal agency that enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations.
Required proof of safety & effectiveness (1962).
Kefauver-Harris Amendment
Form for ordering Schedule II drugs.
DEA Form 222
Lowest abuse (cough syrups with codeine, Lomotil).
Schedule V
Insurance requires brand for coverage.
DAW 9
OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions.
Improved drug supply chain and compounding oversight (2013).
Drug Quality and Security Act
Form pharmacies use to register to dispense controlled substances.
DEA Form 224
High abuse, medical use, NO refills allowed.
Schedule II
Generic not in stock → Pharmacy temporarily dispenses brand.
DAW codes 4
HIPAA
Protects patient privacy and health information.