http://www.wnct.com/story/27787152/dea-ruling-affecting-cough-medicine-demand
NEW BERN, N.C. – On October 6, 2014, right at the beginning of cold and flu season, the Drug Enforcement Agency changed the popular cough medicine ingredient, hydrocodone, from a schedule III controlled substance as part of the Controlled Substance Act.
The ruling is having an impact on how people can receive cough medicine this year.
The ruling also changes how drug stores, like Bynum’s, can order supplies. “It causes us to have limits on what we can order,” said Bridgers. “It is available at the wholesaler, but after we sell a certain percentage, we’re not allowed to purchase any more.”
Bridgers said Bynum has had enough supply to give to his customers, but he is also warning them to be safe. He said because the drug is now more difficult to get, he is afraid more people will be trying to steal it the same way they do oxycodone.
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Well, dextromethorphan is a abused opioid. Perhaps it should be behind the counter. As for hydrocodone, I would rather take 10 mg. Of Zohydro even if they didn’t make it abuse resistant. I don’t need APAP. My liver can not handle it. I’m afraid the ones who will be harmed are the codeine wolves who will pop 8-10 at a time.