Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License Practice Test

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 regulates the OTC sale of which substance?

1. Pseudophedrine

2. Phenylephrine

3. Ephedrine

4. Guafenesin

The correct answer is: Pseudophedrine

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 specifically regulates the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of pseudoephedrine. This legislation was implemented to combat the growing problem of methamphetamine production, as pseudoephedrine is a key ingredient in the illegal manufacture of meth. As a result, the Act imposes restrictions on the sale of products containing pseudoephedrine, requiring that they be kept behind the pharmacy counter and limiting the amount a person can purchase in a given timeframe. This regulatory framework aims to reduce the availability of pseudoephedrine for illicit drug manufacturing while still allowing its use for legitimate medical purposes, such as treating nasal congestion. While other substances listed may have pharmacological uses, they do not have the same association with methamphetamine production and therefore are not subject to the same strict regulations established by this Act.