failure to report patient information on ephedrine purchase

What if my pharmacy does not sell ephedrine or pseudoephedrine products?

If your pharmacy does not sell ephedrine or pseudoephedrine OTC products, you may opt out of participation in NPLEx by sending an e-mail to Appriss at TXNPLEx@appriss.com Please include your name, the pharmacy’s name and address, your pharmacy’s TSBP license number, and a brief message indicating that you do not sell PSE products over-the-counter.

What are the side effects of ephedrine?

If you have taken certain drugs used for low mood ( depression) like isocarboxazid, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine or drugs used for Parkinson's disease like selegiline or rasagiline in the last 14 days. Taking this medicine (ephedrine capsules and tablets) within 14 days of those drugs can cause very bad high blood pressure.

Is there a limit on the number of ephedrine tablets?

Yes, with this new law there will be limits on the number of tablets of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine that can be purchased in a 30-day period.

What is peri-pseudoephedrine?

Pseudoephedrine is a drug found in both prescription and over-the-counter products used to relieve nasal or sinus congestion caused by the common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, and other respiratory allergies.

How long must the records of the purchases and purchasers of pseudoephedrine need to be kept on file at the pharmacy?

The amount of pseudoephedrine that an individual can purchase each month is limited and individuals are required to present photo identification to purchase products containing pseudoephedrine. In addition, stores are required to keep personal information about purchasers for at least two years.

Is ephedrine a controlled substance?

Under federal law, Ephedrine is not considered a controlled substance. This means that it is not a DEA scheduled substance.

What is the max limit on the amount of pseudoephedrine a patient can buy a month?

There are limits on how much pseudoephedrine a patient can buy per day and within a single month. An individual may purchase no more than nine grams per 30-day period. The sales limit per day is 3.6 grams. These are federal regulations that apply throughout the country.

Can pseudoephedrine and ephedrine be sold together?

Sales restrictions It is illegal to sell or supply a combination of products that between them add up to more than 720 mg pseudoephedrine or 180 mg ephedrine without a prescription. It is illegal to sell or supply a product that contains pseudoephedrine and a product that contains ephedrine in one transaction.

Can I check my pseudoephedrine purchases?

Officers can search NPLEx from laptops or smartphones, and can see a record of every recent pseudoephedrine purchase, return and block on the suspect's record. Police also can look for people who might have purchased pseudoephedrine around the same time as the suspect, as a way to identify friends and conspirators.

What schedule of drug is ephedrine?

Ephedrine and all Ephedra species which contain it are considered Schedule 4 substances under the Poisons Standard (October 2015).

How much ephedrine can I buy in a month?

A person may not purchase drugs containing more than three and six-tenths (3.6) grams of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, or both, on one (1) day or more than seven and two-tenths (7.2) grams of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, or both, in a thirty (30) day period.

How much ephedrine can you buy?

Effective April 8, 2006, the daily sales limit of ephedrine base, pseudoephedrine base, or phenylpropanolamine base is 3.6 grams per purchaser, regardless of number of transactions. is by prescription only.

How do you record pseudoephedrine?

Criteria for Electronic Form to Record Pseudoephedrine Sales. The only electronic form that is approved is Project STOP. If a pharmacist does not know the identity of the person to whom pseudoephedrine is being supplied, he or she must record the unique reference number of a photo identification document.

How many grams of pseudoephedrine are in a box of Sudafed 24 Hour?

For example, Claritin-D® 24 Hour contains 240 mg of pseudoephedrine sulfate, but only 181.8 mg of the base. Consequently, 15 tablets contain 181.8 mg * 15 = 2727 mg or 2.727 grams of pseudoephedrine base. Two of the 15 count packages of this product would contain about 5.5 grams of pseudoephedrine.

What is stronger pseudoephedrine or ephedrine?

Ephedrine applied to the nasal mucosa reduces nasal resistance more quickly and strongly than oral pseudoephedrine, but with shorter action time [10], [11]. At end of treatment, there may be a rebound effect with increased nasal resistance and recurrence of congestion, for which several hypotheses have been suggested.

Can I buy 2 boxes of Sudafed?

The daily limit of how much Sudafed you can buy is 3.6 grams, and the monthly limit is nine grams. This equates to about two or three boxes of drugs containing pseudoephedrine. If you exceed the limit, you won't be able to buy the drug.

How to contact the FDA about pseudoephedrine?

If you have further questions regarding pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, ephedrine, or any medications, please contact the Division of Drug Information in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) at: 888-INFOFDA ( 888-463-6332 ), or email us at: druginfo@fda.hhs.gov.

How many milligrams of pseudoephedrine are in a logbook?

The Act exempts the requirements of a “logbook” to any purchase by an individual of a single sales package if that package contains not more than 60 milligrams of pseudoephedrine. These single dose packages have to remain behind the counter.

What is the FDA announcing today?

What is FDA announcing today? The FDA is announcing new legal requirements for the legal sale and purchase of drug products containing pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine required by the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005. This new law calls for a comprehensive system of controls regarding the distribution and sale ...

What is the active ingredient in Sudafed PE?

Sudafed contains the active ingredient Pseudoephedrine, while the active ingredient in Sudafed PE is Phenylephrine. In response to the issue of misuse of pseudoephedrine-containing products, many companies are voluntarily re-formulating their products to exclude phenylpropanolamine, ephedrine, and pseudoephedrine.

What are the side effects of methamphetamine?

The side effects, which arise from the use and abuse of methamphetamine, include irritability, nervousness, insomnia, nausea, depression, and brain damage. Methamphetamine Fact Sheet from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

How long do you have to keep personal information about a person to purchase a prescription?

requires retailers to keep personal information about these customers for at least two years after the purchase of these medicines.

When was the meth epidemic?

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 has been incorporated into the Patriot Act signed by President Bush on March 9, 2006. The act bans over-the-counter sales of cold medicines that contain the ingredient pseudoephedrine, which is commonly used to make methamphetamine. The sale of cold medicine containing pseudoephedrine is limited ...

How many milligrams of ephedrine can a retailer sell?

As of July 1, 2011, a retailer may not sell drugs containing more than sixty (60) milligrams of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, or both in any one (1) transaction if the drugs are sold in convenience packages. A retailer who sells convenience packages must secure the convenience packages behind the counter in an area inaccessible to a customer ...

How many grams of ephedrine can you buy in a day?

A person may not purchase drugs containing more than three and six-tenths (3.6) grams of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, or both, on one (1) day or more than seven and two-tenths (7.2) grams of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, or both, in a thirty (30) day period. These limits apply to the total amount of base ephedrine and pseudoephedrine contained in ...

How long do you keep a log of a product?

Records from the completion of a log must be retained for at least two (2) years. The retailer maintains a record of information for each sale of a nonprescription product containing pseudoephedrine or ephedrine. Required information includes:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Ephedrine Capsules and Tablets?

If you have an allergy to ephedrine or any other part of this medicine (ephedrine capsules and tablets).

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Ephedrine Capsules and Tablets?

Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (ephedrine capsules and tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.

How is this medicine (Ephedrine Capsules and Tablets) best taken?

Use this medicine (ephedrine capsules and tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

What are some other side effects of Ephedrine Capsules and Tablets?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

If OVERDOSE is suspected

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Consumer information use

If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.

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What Is The Potential For Misuse?

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Can I Sell Or Supply Pseudoephedrine Or Ephedrine Products?

Look and Listen For Possible Signs of Misuse

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