States Modify PSE Rx-Only Proposals To Curb Meth Production
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Legislators in Kentucky debate requiring a prescription for purchase of OTC pseudoephedrine over monthly and annual limits, while Oklahoma lawmakers consider requiring pharmacists to determine a patient’s need. CHPA opposes further limits on access and promotes electronic tracking with stop-sale technology.
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