Frequently abused drug
Frequently abused drug means a controlled substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act that the Secretary determines is frequently abused or diverted, taking into account all of the following factors:
(1) The drug's schedule designation by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
(2) Government or professional guidelines that address that a drug is frequently abused or misused.
(3) An analysis of Medicare or other drug utilization or scientific data.
Source
42 CFR § 423.100
Scoping language
As used in this part, unless otherwise specified-