Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

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ere are literally 14 pages of controlled substances that the DEA must

monitor.

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Earlier in the book, we discussed the fact that a number of con-

trolled substance painkillers have become the drug of choice on street

corners. With such a small sta, it is of little wonder why emphasis is

placed on the ordering, manufacturing, import and export permitting,

and destruction monitoring activities of controlled substances.

e added Title II track and trace regulations from the Drug Quality and

Security Act should help the DEA in its activities. is is especially true,

given the right technology, for monitoring the movement and inventory

locations of controlled substances from point of manufacturer ...