Definiciones relacionadas con el dextrometorfano en Virginia

Explicación Simple

Esta ley explica qué es el dextrometorfano y quién puede venderlo. El dextrometorfano es un ingrediente en algunos jarabes para la tos y solo ciertas tiendas pueden venderlo.

Es como cuando en la cocina solo ciertos ingredientes se pueden usar para hacer un platillo especial; en este caso, solo algunas farmacias y tiendas pueden vender un medicamento específico.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan va a la farmacia a comprar jarabe para la tos. La farmacia tiene un letrero que dice 'farmacia' y está autorizada para vender medicamentos. Juan se asegura de que el jarabe contenga dextrometorfano, ya que sabe que solo se puede comprar en lugares con licencia.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Va. Code § 18.2-265.19 - Definitions. As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Dextromethorphan" means the dextrorotatory isomer of 3-methoxy-N-methylmorphinan and its salts. "Pharmacy" means any establishment or institution from which drugs, medicines, or medicinal chemicals are dispensed or offered for sale or on which a sign is displayed bearing the words "apothecary," "druggist," "drugs," "drug store," "drug sundries," "medicine store," "pharmacist," "pharmacy," "prescriptions filled," or any similar words intended to indicate that the practice of pharmacy is being conducted pursuant to a license issued under Chapter 33 (§ 54.1-3300 et seq.) of Title 54.1. "Retail distributor" means an entity licensed to conduct business in the Commonwealth that offers for sale to the public at a retail outlet any nonprescription compound, mixture, or preparation containing dextromethorphan. "Unfinished dextromethorphan" means dextromethorphan in the form of a "bulk drug substance" as defined in § 54.1-3401 . 2014, cc. 101 , 362 .