What is the maximum percentage of controlled substances allowed to be sold in a casual sale during a calendar year?

The maximum percentage of controlled substances permitted to be sold in a casual sale during a calendar year is 5%. This regulation is significant in maintaining controlled access to these substances and ensuring that pharmacies and distributors do not engage in practices that could lead to abuse or mismanagement of such medications.

Casual sales, defined as sales outside of normal business operations or in amounts that do not constitute typical distribution, still have regulations to prevent the misuse of controlled substances. Allowing a 5% threshold ensures that while pharmacies can engage in some level of casual selling, there are sufficient restrictions in place to discourage rampant distribution that could compromise public safety or lead to illegal activities.

It's important to note that this percentage is set to balance the needs of legitimate healthcare providers with the need to prevent diversion of controlled substances into illicit markets.