77 FR 54 pgs. 16264-16265 - Manufacturer of Controlled Substances,Notice of Registration; Halo Pharmaceutical Inc.

Type: NOTICEVolume: 77Number: 54Pages: 16264 - 16265
FR document: [FR Doc. 2012-6696 Filed 3-19-12; 8:45 am]
Agency: Justice Department
Sub Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

Manufacturer of Controlled Substances,Notice of Registration; Halo Pharmaceutical Inc.

By Notice dated December 2, 2011, and published in the Federal Register on December 14, 2011, 76 FR 77850, Halo Pharmaceutical Inc., 30 North Jefferson Road, Whippany, New Jersey 07981, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic classes of controlled substances:

Drug Schedule
Dihydromorphine (9145) I
Hydromorphone (9150) II

Dihydromorphine is an intermediate in the manufacture of Hydromorphone and is not for commercial distribution. The company plans to manufacture Hydromorphone HCL for sale to other manufacturers and for the manufacture of other controlled substance dosage units for distribution to its customers.

No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and determined that the registration of Halo Pharmaceutical Inc. to manufacture the listed basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Halo Pharmaceutical Inc. to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C.823(a), and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33, the above named company is granted registration as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed.

Dated: March 8, 2012.

Joseph T. Rannazzisi,

Deputy Assistant Administrator,Office of Diversion Control,Drug Enforcement Administration.

[FR Doc. 2012-6696 Filed 3-19-12; 8:45 am]

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