The Cocaine Hydrochloride, that is sometimes used in medical procedures, where do they get it from? ?!
Question: The Cocaine Hydrochloride, that is sometimes used in medical procedures, where do they get it from.? .?
I know it's a controlled substance, so where do they obtain it.? I ask because a surgeon i know was telling me that he sometimes uses cocaine as a numbing agent in surgeries. Health Question & Answer
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Cocaine that is used as a topical numbing agent is pharmaceutical grade cocaine. It is made by various pharmaceutical manufacturers. The hospital most likely purchases it from a wholesaler. Since it is a highly controlled substance (and may not be stocked by all companies), they may have to order it from a specific wholesaler.Health Question & Answer
pharma companies, the same people who will sell you morphine, ketamine, and other fun stuff.Health Question & Answer