Drug Safety Boost: Mandatory Chemical Markers for Controlled Pills.
This law introduces new safety requirements for controlled substances, such as strong pain medications. It mandates that every pill or capsule containing a controlled substance must include a unique, machine-readable chemical identifier for authentication. This measure aims to combat drug counterfeiting and ensure patients receive safe, genuine products, directly enhancing public health security.
Key points
Solid oral dosage forms of controlled substances (like opioids) must include a physical chemical identifier to prove authenticity.
This change enhances the security of the pharmaceutical supply chain, making it harder for counterfeit drugs to reach consumers.
Manufacturers have five years from the law's enactment to implement this new authentication technology.
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