Lacosamide scheduling documents (Drug Enforcement Administration)
| Tracking # |
20-00307-F |
| Multi Request | Lacosamide scheduling documents |
| Submitted | March 18, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Shawn Musgrave
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records regarding the scheduling of Lacosamide (sold under the brand "Vimpat") as Schedule V :
- The letter and all accompanying materials sent on Dec. 2, 2008 from the Assistant Secretary for Health of the DHHS to the Administrator of the DEA regarding the scheduling of lacosamide. As described in the Federal Register (21 CFR Part 1308, also available online at https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/fed_regs/rules/2009/fr0521.htm): "On December 2, 2008, the Assistant Secretary for Health of the DHHS sent the Administrator of the DEA a scientific and medical evaluation and a letter recommending that lacosamide be placed into Schedule V of the CSA."
- The document prepared by the FDA and enclosed with the Dec. 2008 letter, which was entitled, “Basis for the Recommendation for Control of Lacosamide in Schedule V of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).” As described in the Federal Register: "Enclosed with the December 2, 2008 letter was a document prepared by the FDA entitled, 'Basis for the Recommendation for Control of Lacosamide in Schedule V of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).'"
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Shawn Musgrave
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Good Afternoon Mr. Musgrave,
Attached, please find the acknowledgement letter for your recently submitted Freedom of Information/Privacy Act request. If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact our Customer Service Hotline on 202-307-7596. Thank you.
V/R
Josh Delo
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information & Privacy Act Unit (FSRF)
HQ Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 18, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Good Morning Mr. Musgrave,
Please note that we received your Email request for a status update on your DEA Freedom of Information Act Request 20-00307-F. Presently, your request is under Supervisor review.
Pat West
IBSS Corp. Paralegal III Contractor, DEA FOI/PA Unit
Drug Enforcement Administration
Attn: FOI/PA Unit (FSRF)
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
202-305-7079
E: PWest@usdoj.gov<mailto:PWest@usdoj.gov>
PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION: This e-mail may contain information that requires protection in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a). If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If this communication has been received in error, please immediately delete all copies and notify me by e-mail.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Good Afternoon Mr. Musgrave,
Please see the attached Determination Letter regarding your FOIA request Received in our office April 13, 2020.
Patricia West
IBSS Corp. Paralegal III Contractor, DEA FOI/PA Unit
Drug Enforcement Administration
Attn: FOI/PA Unit (FSRF)
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
202-305-7079
E: PWest@usdoj.gov<mailto:PWest@usdoj.gov>
PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION: This e-mail may contain information that requires protection in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a). If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If this communication has been received in error, please immediately delete all copies and notify me by e-mail.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 18, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-00307-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 18, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-00307-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 18, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-00307-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 18, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-00307-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Good Morning Mr. Musgrave,
Please note that our determination was previously sent to you on June 26, 2020 at which time your FOIA Request was closed on our end. I am again attaching the Signed Determination Letter to this email that was sent to your office on June 26, 2020. Also, sending you a copy of the email that came from me to your email address on file.
Please update your records to note that the DEA Case #20-00307-F is CLOSED.
Pat West
Paralegal III (Contractor), DEA FOIA/PA Section
Legal and External Affairs Unit
Drug Enforcement Administration
Attn: FOIA/PA Section (FSR)
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
202-305-7079
E: PWest@usdoj.gov<mailto:PWest@usdoj.gov>
PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION: This e-mail may contain information that requires protection in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a). If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If this communication has been received in error, please immediately delete all copies and notify me by e-mail.
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