Feds Cracking Down on Opioid Prescribers and Dispensers

By The Health Law Offices of Anthony C. Vitale | April 9, 2018
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Healthcare professionals and pharmacies take note: If you are prescribing or dispensing what appears to be an unusual or disproportionate amount of controlled substances, there’s a good chance the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) could come knocking on your door. The federal government recently announced that for 45 days during February and March it “surged†its…

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DEA Reverses Stand on Renewal Notices

By The Health Law Offices of Anthony C. Vitale | January 2, 2017
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced important changes to its registration renewal process. Effective Jan. 1, the DEA will send a single renewal notice to registrants notifying them that their registration is set to expire. The notice will be sent 65 days in advance of the expiration date. However, no additional reminders will be…

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