3. What is the difference between a prescription drug and an over-the-counter drug?
Prescription drugs are only available with a valid prescription from a healthcare professional, while over-the-counter drugs are available without a prescription
4. What is the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a United States federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States
5. What is the purpose of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)?
The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is a United States federal law that was enacted in 1970 to regulate the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain substances
6. What is the difference between a scheduled drug and an unscheduled drug?
Scheduled drugs are those that have been placed in one of five categories (or "schedules") based on their medical uses and potential for abuse, while unscheduled drugs are those that have not been placed in one of the five categories
7. What is the difference between a generic drug and a brand-name drug?
Generic drugs are copies of brand-name drugs that have the same dosage, strength, route of administration, safety, efficacy, and intended use as the original drug, while brand-name drugs are the original drugs developed by pharmaceutical companies
8. What is the purpose of the FDA's Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA)?
The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) is a United States federal law that allows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collect user fees from drug manufacturers in order to expedite the review of new drugs
9. What is the difference between a controlled substance and a narcotic?
A controlled substance is any substance that is regulated by the federal government, while a narcotic is a type of controlled substance that has a high potential for abuse and addiction
10. What is the purpose of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)?
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) is an independent body established by the United Nations to monitor and promote compliance with the international drug control treaties