Why Veterinary Facilities Must Pay Attention to Medetomidine Misuse
The evolving landscape of illicit drug use continues to present new and complex public health challenges. A recent advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights a concerning trend: the increasing presence of medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, in the illegal drug supply.
Thefts and Significant Losses of Controlled Substances – Understanding Federal and State Reporting Requirements
Controlled substances are tightly regulated for a reason, they carry high potential for abuse, diversion, and misuse. When a theft or significant loss occurs, the risk to public health and facility liability increases significantly. That’s why both the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and individual state authorities have stringent requirements for how registrants must respond when controlled substances go missing.