FDA pseudoephedrine website
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
"Do I need a prescription from my doctor to buy pseudoephedrine?" and "What does 'behind-the-counter' mean?" are some of the questions answered by a new FDA 1webpage that provides consumers with information on the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005. The page, posted on the Center for Drug Evaluation & Research website April 25, answers consumer questions such as, "I still see Sudafed PE on the shelves. Is this different from regular Sudafed?" and "Products containing pseudoephedrine are already considered prescription controlled substances in my state. Does this new law change that status?" The page directs consumers looking for further information to CDER's Division of Drug Information. The Meth Act was incorporated into the Patriot Act signed by the President in March; the law's behind-the-counter sales provision will take effect Sept. 30 ("2The Tan Sheet" March 13, 2006, In Brief)...