Regulated Drugs
/ˈrɛɡjʊleɪtɪd drʌɡz/
Definitions
- (n.) Drugs regulated by law due to their potential for abuse, dependency, or health risks, requiring specific legal controls over manufacture, sale, and use.
The hospital must comply with strict regulations when handling regulated drugs.
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- regulated drugs
- regulated drug
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Commentary
Legal definitions of regulated drugs often hinge on statutory classification and administrative rules; clarity is needed when drafting to specify the controlling jurisdiction or statute.
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