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Are The Rules Different For 'Life Style' Drugs?

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Question: Are The Rules Different For 'Life Style' Drugs?
Answer: Some people have applied the phrase 'life style drugs' to certain medications, such as Viagra, weight control medications and tranquilizers. Many of the so-called life style drugs, such as Viagra, are not controlled substances. If a 'life style' drug is a controlled substance, however, it is still subject to all regulations for controlled substances.

In order to have a prescription filled for a 'life style' drug that is a controlled substance, DEA requires a prescription from a DEA registered prescriber and the prescription must be filled by a DEA registered pharmacy.

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