controlled substance

controlled substance

A drug whose availability is limited by law. A: "I thought you could just find your medication on the shelf at the pharmacy." B: "Nah, I'm on a new one, and it's a controlled substance, so I have a prescription for it." I'm really glad I didn't follow in my brother's footsteps and become addicted to controlled substances.
See also: control, substance
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • nah, bro
  • get (one's) prescription filled
  • get (one's) prescription refilled
  • refill
  • do a line with (someone)
  • do a line with someone
  • on the shelf
  • I'm cool
  • tapped
  • that's OK
References in periodicals archive
The entrance of pharmaceutical giants in the cannabis sector of Canada alludes the next significant trend in the controlled substances industry, offering additional credibility to the sector.
25.6--SELL, MANUFACTURE, DELIVER, OR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO SELL, MANUFACTURE, OR DELIVER A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN SPECIFIED LOCATIONS
Even with thorough knowledge of controlled substances and their hazards, healthcare workers are not immune to substance abuse.
"They just have to watch how many prescriptions they write for controlled substances and make sure they are legitimate prescriptions."
The solution brings together Prime's current and new controlled substance efforts into a comprehensive approach.
(7) Electronic system for monitoring controlled substances. KRS [section]218A.202 (2015).
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) governs the rules for e-prescribing controlled substances for providers.
The abuse potential of HCPs is comparable to the schedule II controlled substance oxycodone;
has materially falsified any application filed [for a controlled substance registration]." (25) The Agency has reasoned that "[s]ince DEA must rely on the truthfulness of information supplied by applicants in registering them to handle controlled substances, falsification cannot be tolerated," (26) and that a "cavalier attitude toward the importance of accurately executing [a registration] application suggests a lack of concern for the responsibilities inherent in a DEA registration." (27)
Electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) is a critical step in the transformation of the healthcare industry from manual to automated processes.
* Establishes review capabilities of the Controlled Substances Database under the Board of Pharmacy to flag abnormal
All previously acquired controlled substance must be disposed of by August 2; otherwise it will be deemed contraband and subject to seizure by law enforcement.
As far as law enforcement is concerned, the agency notes that a person cannot knowingly distribute or dispense a controlled substance unless they have a valid DEA registration.
Summary: This report provides prediction and investigation of the controlled substances market.