Sep 26th, 2006 · New restrictions on medicines containing pseudoephedrine or ephedrine go into effect this week, part of a federal crackdown on those who use these medicines to create methamphetamine. Consumers will now have to pick up those medicines at the pharmacist window, show a picture identification and sign a logbook.
Jul 1st, 2006 · A new law takes effect in Oregon that requires cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine, like Sudafed and Claritin D, to be sold only with a prescription. Pseudoephedrine is used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine.
Aug 18th, 2005 · The federal government endorses new initiatives in the fight against methamphetamines. The plans include tougher limits on the sale of cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine, one of the primary ingredients in the manufacture of the drug.
Jul 22nd, 2005 · State legislators in Oregon next week are expected to pass a bill that will make the cold remedy pseudoephedrine a prescription drug. About 30 states have cracked down on such products as Sudafed, in an effort to curb methamphetamine production. The Oregon vote comes just as Congress is considering federal regulations.