Can be plant-derived or synthetic and must be approved by the FDA for quality, safety and efficacy before marketing. All pharmaceutical FDA-approved cannabinoid products must conform to current good manufacturing practices standards for pharmaceutical medicines and meet standards for purity, consistency, stability, safety and efficacy.
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Drug Diversion
Drug diversion is a medical and legal concept involving the illegal movement, adulteration, marketing, or transfer of any legal controlled substance anywhere within the supply chain; from manufacturer to end user.