NACDS praises passing of legislation to curb methamphetamine production

ARLINGTON, Va. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Wednesday applauded the enactment of legislation designed to prevent the production and abuse of methamphetamines. President Bush signed into law the Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act (S. 1276) on Tuesday, securing a win for pharmacies and law enforcement, the association noted.

The bipartisan bill will facilitate the use and adoption of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems, thus providing law enforcement with easier access to information and streamlining recordkeeping requirements for pharmacies.  

“NACDS has worked extensively with the bill’s sponsors to ensure that the new requirements are effective and do not impose unnecessary burdens on pharmacies,” stated Steven Anderson, NACDS president and chief executive officer. “As a result, this is strong legislation that will assist retailers and law enforcement to combat the serious problem of illicit methamphetamine production and abuse.”