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'''Nexafed''' is a special formulation of [[pseudoephedrine]] developed by [[Acura Pharmaceuticals]] used to deter the use of the pseudoephedrine contained in the product for illicit [[methamphetamine]] synthesis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/in-fight-against-crystal-meth-a-focus-on-chemistry/|title=In fight against crystal meth, a focus on chemistry|work=cbsnews.com|accessdate=18 July 2016}}</ref> Nexafed uses a polymer matrix that forms a thick gel when hydrated, preventing the extraction of pseudoephedrine. Nexafed is the only meth-resistant formulation of pseudoephedrine that shows therapeutic equivalence to Sudafed. |
'''Nexafed''' is a special formulation of [[pseudoephedrine]] developed by [[Acura Pharmaceuticals]] used to deter the use of the pseudoephedrine contained in the product for illicit [[methamphetamine]] synthesis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/in-fight-against-crystal-meth-a-focus-on-chemistry/|title=In fight against crystal meth, a focus on chemistry|work=cbsnews.com|accessdate=18 July 2016}}</ref> Nexafed uses a polymer matrix that forms a thick gel when hydrated, preventing the extraction of pseudoephedrine.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ricker|first=Nok-Noi|date=2016-07-02|title=Pharmacies in northern Maine halt sales of certain decongestants to thwart meth labs|url=http://bangordailynews.com/2016/07/02/news/pharmacies-in-northern-maine-halt-sales-of-certain-decongestants-to-thwart-meth-labs/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Bangor Daily News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=CCS|first=Hailey Shafir, M. Ed , LCMHCS, LCAS|title=Meth Addiction, Treatments & Effects {{!}} Drug Helpline|url=https://drughelpline.org/meth/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=National Drug Helpline|language=en-US}}</ref> Nexafed is the only meth-resistant formulation of pseudoephedrine that shows therapeutic equivalence to Sudafed.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Brzeczko|first=Albert W.|last2=Leech|first2=Ronald|last3=Stark|first3=Jeffrey G.|date=|title=The advent of a new pseudoephedrine product to combat methamphetamine abuse|url=http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/00952990.2013.821476|journal=The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse|language=en|volume=39|issue=5|pages=284–290|doi=10.3109/00952990.2013.821476|issn=0095-2990|pmc=PMC3793278|pmid=23968171}}</ref> |
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It is sold at various pharmacies in the US, including |
It is sold at various pharmacies in the US, including Fruth Pharmacy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drugstorenews.com/article/fruth-pharmacy-recognized-fighting-meth-production|title=Fruth Pharmacy recognized for fighting meth production|work=drugstorenews.com|accessdate=18 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Fruth-Pharmacy-Stops-Selling-Certain--221325031.html|title=Fruth Pharmacy to Stop Selling Certain Medications to Fight Meth Abuse|author=Anna Baxter, The [[Associated Press]]|work=wsaz.com|accessdate=18 July 2016}}</ref> and [[Kroger]], particularly in communities where illicit methamphetamine production is an issue.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}} |
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Revision as of 02:23, 7 November 2021
Nexafed is a special 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][3] Nexafed is the only meth-resistant formulation of pseudoephedrine that shows therapeutic equivalence to Sudafed.[4]
It is sold at various pharmacies in the US, including Fruth Pharmacy[5][6] 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. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ Ricker, Nok-Noi (2016-07-02). "Pharmacies in northern Maine halt sales of certain decongestants to thwart meth labs". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 2021-11-07.
- ^ CCS, Hailey Shafir, M. Ed , LCMHCS, LCAS. "Meth Addiction, Treatments & Effects | Drug Helpline". National Drug Helpline. Retrieved 2021-11-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Brzeczko, Albert W.; Leech, Ronald; Stark, Jeffrey G. "The advent of a new pseudoephedrine product to combat methamphetamine abuse". The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. 39 (5): 284–290. doi:10.3109/00952990.2013.821476. ISSN 0095-2990. PMC 3793278. PMID 23968171.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: PMC format (link) - ^ "Fruth Pharmacy recognized for fighting meth production". drugstorenews.com. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ Anna Baxter, The Associated Press. "Fruth Pharmacy to Stop Selling Certain Medications to Fight Meth Abuse". wsaz.com. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
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