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Exempt Distribution of a Radioactive Drug Containing One Microcurie of Carbon-14 Urea

nuclear-safety · Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Published 1997-12-02 · Effective 1998-01-02 · 62 FR 63634

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Document number
97-31514
Federal Register citation
62 FR 63634
CFR reference
10 CFR 30
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
nuclear-safety
Sub-agency
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Publication date
1997-12-02
Effective date
1998-01-02

Abstract

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to permit NRC licensees to distribute a radioactive drug containing one microcurie of carbon-14 urea to any person for ``in vivo'' diagnostic use. The NRC has determined that the radioactive component of such a drug in capsule form presents an insignificant radiation risk and, therefore, regulatory control of the drug for radiation safety is not necessary. This amendment makes the drug more widely available and reduces costs to patients, insurers, and the health care industry. This action grants a petition for rulemaking (PRM-35-12) from Tri-Med Specialties, Inc. and completes action on the petition.

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