In an effort to identify and deter prescription drug abuse and diversion, in September 2016, California Governor Brown signed Senate Bill (SB) 482 into law. SB 482, which takes effect on July 1, 2017, requires all healthcare providers who are…
Last month, the California Department of Justice and the California Department of Consumer Affairs issued a joint notification to all affected parties that the CURES 1.0 system will no longer be available after Saturday, March 4, 2017. The old system…
In October, 2016, the ADA adopted a new ADA Statement on the Use of Opioids in the Treatment of Dental Pain, which provides recommendations for dentists on prescribing opioids to patients. In addition to specific practice recommendations, the statement urges…
Did you know... all California licensed dentists authorized to prescribe controlled substances must register for access to CURES 2.0 by July 1, 2016? Since 1992, OSHA Review, Inc. has provided dental professionals with comprehensive programs to support regulatory compliance and…
Did you know... all dentists must first register with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prior to prescribing controlled substances? Since 1992, OSHA Review, Inc. has provided dental professionals with comprehensive programs to support regulatory compliance and infection control. We…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is promoting Saturday, April 30th as National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on April 30th, the public will have the opportunity to rid from their homes potentially dangerous expired,…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is promoting tomorrow, Saturday, September 26th as National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the 26th, the public will have the opportunity to rid from their homes potentially dangerous…
Effective October 6, 2014, the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) restricted hydrocodone combination products (HCPs), which include Vicodin®, Lortab®, and Hycodan®, from Schedule III to the more restrictive Schedule II. Hydrocodone is a strong pain-killer, with similar complications and risks…
The US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is holding its seventh semiannual national prescription drug take-back day on Saturday, October 26th for consumers. The purpose of this day is to provide a safe and convenient venue for the general public to…
