level: Table 1-1: Controlled Substances Categories (U.S. gov't)
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Table 1-1: Controlled Substances Categories (U.S. gov't)
Question | Answer |
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Schedule: I: Dispensing Requirements: | Drugs not approved for medical use, except speific protocols: high abuse potential |
Schedule II: Dispensing requirements: | Drugs approved for medical use: high abuse potential. Must be kept in locked safe. No refills without a new prescription. |
Schedule III: Dispensing requirements: | Less potential for abuse that Schedule I or II drugs but may lead to psychological or physical dependence. Prescription expires in 6 months. |
Schedule IV: Dispensing requirements: | Some potential for abuse. Prescription expires in 6 months |
Schedule V: Dispensing requirements: | Written prescription requirements vary with state law. |