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There’s Safety in Numbers
Pharmacies have good reasons to ask about your DEA registration, even when you prescribe noncontrolled drugs.
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A Weighty Matter
Physical inventories don’t always accurately account for liquid controlled substances. Another method can minimize variances.
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Talk Less, Smile More
Rambling and oversharing come naturally in uncomfortable environments. That’s a bad combination when the DEA visits.
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Split Decisions
Veterinarians walk a fine line in determining whether tablet-splitting is appropriate as part of a treatment plan.
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A Matter of Record
When the DEA shows up, your controlled substances documents had better be organized, complete and accurate.
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No More Excuses
DEA registrants are responsible for understanding and adhering to all laws and requirements governing controlled substances.
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The End Game
Improperly disposing of unused controlled substances can put you in legal peril.
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10 Ways to Get on the DEA’s Naughty List
Through neglect or ignorance, veterinary practices that mishandle controlled substances can quickly rack up huge fines.
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Don’t Fumble the Handoff
The original DEA registrant is legally responsible for what happens to controlled substances during a veterinary practice merger or acquisition.
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DEA: No More Horsing Around With Xylazine
The equine sedative is ensnared in a deadly national crisis involving fentanyl trafficking.
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Transfer With Care
Relinquishing controlled drugs to another veterinary practice is permissible if you follow all the mandated steps.
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CBD, THC and You
CBD’s early success as an all-natural, homeopathic human treatment alternative, combined with an extensive legal gray area, gave way to a marketplace eruption.