Executive Summary

Connecticut ephedrine ban: State Department of Consumer Protection proposes rule to prohibit the sale of ephedrine in non-drug form. The rule would classify "products containing ephedrine, ephedrine alkaloids, or their isomers and analogs, and dietary supplements from which ephedrine, ephedrine alkaloids, or their isomers and analogs can be derived, including but not limited to ephedra, ephedra sinica, ma huang and epitonin" as a "banned hazardous substance." FDA-approved OTC drugs would be exempt. A hearing on the issue was held July 18. Other states such as Florida and Texas have taken similar actions. Ohio also initiated a ban but later reversed it...