Live Oral Poliovirus Vaccine after DPT Polio Vaccine.

In the editorial note on Controlled Drugs which I contributed to the issue of September 9 (Canad. M. A. J., 85: 661, 1961), I find that I have overstated the case for written prescriptions for the amphetamines and the barbiturates. Pharmacists may dispense Controlled Drugs on the strength of a prescription given verbally by a physician as well as by a prescription in writing. The pharmacist must record the verbal prescription at once and retain the record of the transaction for future reference. The same conditions apply to supplies of Controlled Drugs obtained by doctors from pharmacists for use in their practices. A prescription which requires to be refilled must be written and must indicate clearly the number of times and the dates that it may be refilled. It is of interest that the new regulations respecting Controlled Drugs will be administered and enforced bv the Narcotic Control Division of the Food and Drug Directorate. A. D. KELLY, General Secretary