MAPP-SD, a project of Prairie View Prevention Services, Inc., is a comprehensive Methamphetamine awareness and prevention project. 
MAPP-SD is dedicated to:
u   Increase awareness of Meth and the problems associated with its use, manufacture and distribution;
u Provide, at no cost, professional Meth awareness and prevention education to groups and organizations on a community, regional and statewide level;
u Be a no-cost, ongoing resource for South Dakota citizens to deal with issues rising from the manufacture, use and distribution of Meth.

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Pseudoephedrine-Free Sudafed Coming to Market

Pfizer, Inc., the manufacturer of Sudafed, is introducing a new formula of its popular decongestant medication to American consumers.  The company will launch Sudafed PE on January 10th.  The new product contains phenylephrine in place of pseudoephedrine.

Pseudoephedrine is a key ingredient in Meth manufacturing.  Many retailers now limit the amount of Sudafed customers are able to buy and some restrict access to prevent Meth cooks from shoplifting the medicine.   

Pfizer Inc. spokeswoman Erica Johnson explained the company's decision as, "(A) matter of striking a balance between giving access to legitimate consumers of the medicine and preventing criminals from getting hold of the product to convert it to methamphetamine."

Johnson said the new formula has been sold for years in Europe and has proved safe and effective.

                                                        From: 'Pfizer to offer medicine without meth ingredient'
By Kimberly Hefling

The Indianapolis Star
 December 22, 2004
www.IndyStar.com

Darcy Jensen, Director of MAPP-SD, feels the move by Pfizer, Inc. is a good first step on the road for companies joining the battle against Meth.  She cautioned, however, that "there are numerous other products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine still readily available to Meth cooks."  Until all such products are either reformulated or the access is restricted, retailers and consumers alike need to stay on guard against those who steal or purchase large amounts of these items. 

Retailers can find out more about their role in reducing Meth production through the METH ALERT©2004 program.

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