Group letter re: DEA’s proposed rule on controlled substances quotas

The undersigned groups thank the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the opportunity to comment on its proposed rule regarding controlled substances quotas. Although we support DEA’s efforts to combat diversion, we are concerned that the proposed rule is focused on diversion to the exclusion of another critical factor – drug shortages. To ensure that legitimate medical needs are met, it is imperative that drug shortages be considered as aggregate production quotas (APQ) are set and adjusted.

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