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Drug Abuse and Dependence Section of Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products — Content and Format Guidance for Industry July 2019

Draft Level 1 Guidance

Not for implementation. Contains non-binding recommendations.

Docket Number:
FDA-2019-D-1917
Issued by:
Guidance Issuing Office
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research

This guidance is intended to assist applicants in writing the DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE section of labeling, as described in the regulations for the content and format of labeling for human prescription drug and biological products (21 CFR 201.57(c)(10)). , This guidance applies to:

• Prescription drugs controlled under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)

• Prescription drugs not controlled under the CSA for which there is important information to convey to health care providers related to abuse and dependence


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You can submit online or written comments on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR 10.115(g)(5))

If unable to submit comments online, please mail written comments to:

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5630 Fishers Lane, Rm 1061
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All written comments should be identified with this document's docket number: FDA-2019-D-1917.

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