Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-34 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Rule 480-34-.01 - Carisoprodol

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 480-34-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

This rule was adopted to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. This rule places Carisoprodol (known as Soma) under Schedule IV, of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, Code Section 16-13-28(a)(2-25). The Board finds that:

(a) Carisoprodol has a high potential for abuse;

(b) It appears to have an addictive effect on the human body;

(c) It is regarded as a threat to public health and safety by other states, as well as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration;

(d) It has a history of increasing abuse;

(e) The abuse and need to obtain the drug results in multiple uses and combinations, and multiple violations of the law;

(f) It has the same risk the public health of the citizens of the state of Georgia as any substance already contained in the Controlled Substances Act;

(g) It has shown great potential for physiological dependence;

(h) It is not a precursor of a substance already scheduled in Georgia;

(i) It is about to be placed under Schedule IV of the federal Controlled Substances Act.

O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-13-22.

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