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Controlled Substance Regulations

Meaning

Controlled substance regulations are a comprehensive set of legal rules and administrative policies governing the manufacture, distribution, prescribing, and dispensing of medications with a potential for abuse or dependence. These regulations classify substances into schedules based on their accepted medical use and risk profile, ensuring patient safety while preventing diversion and misuse. Hormonal agents, particularly anabolic steroids and certain precursor chemicals, often fall under this stringent regulatory framework. Compliance with these laws is mandatory for all prescribing practitioners.