Many laws have been enacted over the last century that affect drug distribution and administration. Those
included here are the Pure Food and Drug Act; Harrison Narcotic Act; Pure Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; and the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act. These laws control the use of the three categories of drugs in the United States (prescription, nonprescription, and controlled substances).
included here are the Pure Food and Drug Act; Harrison Narcotic Act; Pure Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; and the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act. These laws control the use of the three categories of drugs in the United States (prescription, nonprescription, and controlled substances).
Pure Food and Drug Act
This act, passed in 1906, was the first attempt by the government to regulate and control the manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs. Before 1906, any substance could be called a drug, and no testing or research was required before placing the drug on the market. Before this time, drug potency and the purity of many drugs were questionable, and some were even dangerous for human use.
Harrison Narcotic Act
This law, passed in 1914, regulated the sale of narcotic drugs. Before the passage of this act, any narcotic could be purchased without a prescription. This law was amended many times. In 1970, the Harrison Narcotic Act was replaced with the passage of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act.
Pure Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
In 1938, Congress passed this law that gave the FDA control over the manufacture and sale of drugs, food, and cosmetics. Before the passage of this act, some drugs, as well as foods and cosmetics, contained chemicals that were often harmful to humans. This law requires that these substances are safe for human use. It also requires pharmaceutical companies to perform toxicology tests before a new drug is submitted to the FDA for approval. Following FDA review of the tests performed on animals and other research data, approval may be given to market the drug (see sections on “Drug Development”).
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act
Congress passed this act in 1970 because of the growing problem of drug abuse. It regulates the manufacture, distribution, and dispensation of drugs that have the potential for abuse. Title II of this law, the Controlled Substances Act, deals with control and enforcement. The Drug Enforcement Agency within the US Department of Justice is the leading federal agency responsible for the enforcement of this act.
Drug Enforcement Administration
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) within the US Department of Justice is the chief federal agency
responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act. Failure to comply with the Controlled Substances Act is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. With drug abuse so prevalent, nurses must diligently adhere to the regulation imposed by the FDA and the Nurse Practice Act of their state. Any violation may result in the loss of the nurse’s license to practice. Nurses must also report any misuse or abuse of these substances by other nurses to their State Board of Nursing. Most states have provisions within their Nurse Practice Act to assist nurses who have problems with drug abuse.
responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act. Failure to comply with the Controlled Substances Act is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. With drug abuse so prevalent, nurses must diligently adhere to the regulation imposed by the FDA and the Nurse Practice Act of their state. Any violation may result in the loss of the nurse’s license to practice. Nurses must also report any misuse or abuse of these substances by other nurses to their State Board of Nursing. Most states have provisions within their Nurse Practice Act to assist nurses who have problems with drug abuse.
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