New Drug Verification Methods: Safer Controlled Substances
This act introduces new rules for verifying the authenticity of certain medications, especially potent ones. In the future, solid oral dosage forms of controlled substances will include special, invisible markers to help confirm their authenticity. The goal is to enhance safety and protect against counterfeit products in pharmacies.
Key points
Introduction of physical chemical identifiers in solid oral dosage forms of controlled substances to verify authenticity.
Changes aim to make it harder for counterfeit drugs to enter the supply chain, increasing patient safety.
New rules will take effect five years after the act's enactment, allowing manufacturers time to adapt.
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