Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; Johnson Matthey Pharma Services

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Federal RegisterApr 26, 2012
77 Fed. Reg. 24988 (Apr. 26, 2012)

By Notice dated December 5, 2011, and published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2011, 76 FR 77257, Johnson Matthey Pharma Services, 70 Flagship Drive, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845, 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
Amphetamine (1100) II
Methylphenidate (1724) II
Hydrocodone (9193) II

The company plans to utilize this facility to manufacture small quantities of the listed controlled substances in bulk and to conduct analytical testing in support of the company's primary manufacturing facility in West Deptford, New Jersey. The controlled substances manufactured in bulk at this facility will be distributed to the company's 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 Johnson Matthey Pharma Services to manufacture the listed basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Johnson Matthey Pharma Services 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: April 17, 2012.

Joseph T. Rannazzisi,

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

[FR Doc. 2012-10051 Filed 4-25-12; 8:45 am]

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