What is the total maximum limit of Sudafed a person can purchase in one year?

The maximum limit of Sudafed, which contains pseudoephedrine, that an individual can purchase in one year is 28.8 grams. This regulation is in place to control the sale of pseudoephedrine due to its potential use in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine.

The annual limit is designed to balance the legitimate need for consumers to access medications containing pseudoephedrine, commonly used for congestion, while also preventing abuse. Each state may have its own specific regulations, but the federal regulation known as the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 sets forth the framework for the sale of pseudoephedrine and limits the total amount that can be sold to an individual within a given time frame.

Understanding this limit helps pharmacists and consumers be aware of the restrictions for purchasing products containing pseudoephedrine, ensuring compliance with both state and federal regulations.