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

Resumen

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing an amendment to its regulations that would 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 a minimal radiation risk and, therefore, regulatory control of the drug for radiation safety is not necessary. If adopted, this amendment would make the drug more widely available, and reduce costs to patients, insurers, and the health care industry. This action is being taken in response to a petition for rulemaking (PRM-35-12) submitted by Tri-Med Specialties, Inc.