Effective December 19, 2007, medical professionals will be able to prescribe up to a 90 day supply of Schedule ll medications at one time. Stimulants like Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta- medications often used to treat ADHD- fall under this category. The DEA (The Drug Enforcement Administration) amended its regulations, thus allowing for more flexibility in prescribing these medications.
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