Chemistry:Nexafed
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Nexafed is a formulation of pseudoephedrine developed by Acura Pharmaceuticals used to deter the use of the pseudoephedrine contained in the product for illicit methamphetamine synthesis.[1] Nexafed uses a polymer matrix that forms a thick gel when hydrated, preventing the extraction of pseudoephedrine.[2] Nexafed is the only meth-resistant formulation of pseudoephedrine that shows therapeutic equivalence to Sudafed.[3] It is sold at various pharmacies in the US, including Fruth Pharmacy[4][5] and Kroger, particularly in communities where illicit methamphetamine production is an issue.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ "In fight against crystal meth, a focus on chemistry". cbsnews.com. 2 August 2013. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/in-fight-against-crystal-meth-a-focus-on-chemistry/. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ↑ Ricker, Nok-Noi (2016-07-02). "Pharmacies in northern Maine halt sales of certain decongestants to thwart meth labs" (in en-US). http://bangordailynews.com/2016/07/02/news/pharmacies-in-northern-maine-halt-sales-of-certain-decongestants-to-thwart-meth-labs/.
- ↑ Brzeczko, Albert W.; Leech, Ronald; Stark, Jeffrey G. (2013). "The advent of a new pseudoephedrine product to combat methamphetamine abuse" (in en). The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 39 (5): 284–290. doi:10.3109/00952990.2013.821476. ISSN 0095-2990. PMID 23968171.
- ↑ "Fruth Pharmacy recognized for fighting meth production". drugstorenews.com. http://www.drugstorenews.com/article/fruth-pharmacy-recognized-fighting-meth-production. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ↑ Anna Baxter, The Associated Press. "Fruth Pharmacy to Stop Selling Certain Medications to Fight Meth Abuse". wsaz.com. http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Fruth-Pharmacy-Stops-Selling-Certain--221325031.html. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
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