Drug Schedules

Question 1

Schedule I Controlled Substances

Answer 1

Substances in this schedule have no currently accepted medical use in the United States, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and a high potential for abuse.

Some examples of substances listed in Schedule I are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), peyote, methaqualone, and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (“Ecstasy”).

Question 2

Schedule II/IIN Controlled Substances (2/2N)

Answer 2

NO REFILLS ALLOWED

Substances in this schedule have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.\

Examples of Schedule II narcotics include: hydromorphone (Dilaudid), methadone (Dolophine), meperidine (Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet), and fentanyl (Sublimaze, Duragesic). Other Schedule II narcotics include: morphine, opium, and codeine.

Examples of Schedule IIN stimulants include: amphetamine (Dexedrine, Adderall), methamphetamine (Desoxyn), and methylphenidate (Ritalin).

Other Schedule II substances include: amobarbital, glutethimide, and pentobarbital.

Question 3

Schedule III/IIIN Controlled Substances (3/3N)

Answer 3

REFILLS ONLY UP TO 5 TIMES.

Substances in this schedule have a potential for abuse less than substances in Schedules I or II and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

Examples of Schedule III narcotics include: combination products containing less than 15 milligrams of hydrocodone per dosage unit (Vicodin), products containing not more than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with Codeine), and buprenorphine (Suboxone).

Examples of Schedule IIIN non-narcotics include: benzphetamine (Didrex), phendimetrazine, ketamine, and anabolic steroids such as Depo-Testosterone.

Question 4

Schedule IV Controlled Substances

Answer 4

REFILLS ONLY UP TO 5 TIMES.

Substances in this schedule have a low potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III.

Examples of Schedule IV substances include: alprazolam (Xanax), carisoprodol (Soma), clonazepam (Klonopin), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), midazolam (Versed), temazepam (Restoril), and triazolam (Halcion).

Question 5

Schedule V Controlled Substances

Answer 5

REFILLS ONLY UP TO 5 TIMES.

Substances in this schedule have a low potential for abuse relative to substances listed in Schedule IV and consist primarily of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics.

Examples of Schedule V substances include: cough preparations containing not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams (Robitussin AC, Phenergan with Codeine), and ezogabine.

Question 6

• FACT*

1. ____ type drug substitutions may not be used unless the prescriber has authorized it.

Answer 6

1. generic

Question 7

DEA controlled Drugs - must contain at least:

Answer 7

1. Date of Rx issue
2. Patients name & address
3. Doctor’s name, address & tel. #
4. drug name
5. drug strength
6. dosage form & instructions
7. exact quantity prescribed
8. complete instructions for use
9. # of authorized refills
10. Valid DEA #

Question 8

already including basic information necessary on a rx for controlled Rx, what other information must be on the rx for 2N drugs?

Answer 8

1. Must be manually signed by doctor
2. may not be faxed or called in. (only valid during emergencies)
3. no refills