Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

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Federal RegisterJan 26, 2006
71 Fed. Reg. 4379 (Jan. 26, 2006)

By Notice dated November 22, 2004, and published in the Federal Register on December 6, 2004, (69 FR 70470-70471), Johnson Matthey, Inc., Custom Pharmaceuticals Department, 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, New Jersey 08066, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in Schedules I and II:

Drug Schedule
Tetrahydrocannabinols (7370) I
Difenoxin (9168) I
Propiram (9649) I
Amphetamine (1100) II
Methylphenidate (1724) II
Codeine (9050) II
Oxycodone (9143) II
Hydromorphone (9150) II
Hydrocodone (9193) II
Morphine (9300) II
Thebaine (9333) II
Alfentanil (9737) II
Sufentanil (9740) II
Fentanyl (9801) II

The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk 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 Johnson Matthey, Inc. to manufacture the listed basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Johnson Matthey, 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, 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: January 18, 2006.

Joseph T. Rannazzisi,

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

[FR Doc. E6-939 Filed 1-25-06; 8:45 am]

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