Posted by fachad on March 21, 2002, at 7:57:40
In reply to How do you know what meds are what schedules? » 3 Beer Effect, posted by Janelle on March 20, 2002, at 23:47:23
The easiest way is to look in a PDR. In the picture section, each drug is in a black square. In the upper left hand corner is a symbol.
OTC=over the counter
RX=prescription required
CIV=schedule 4
CIII=schedule 3
CII=schedule 2There is an appendix in the PDR that explains the definitions of each of the schedules, and the special regulations for each.
For example, regular RX can be phoned in and can be refilled for up to a year and you can put 11 refills on it.
Schedule 4 is can be phoned in but only good for six months and you can only put 5 refills on it.
Schedule 2 is only good for a month, it must be handwritten in ink, no phone in allowed, with the DR's DEA number, and no refills are allowed. You must hand carry the paper prescription to the pharmacy.
Schedule 1 is illegal drugs like heroin, LSD, pot, and cocaine.
My pdoc warned me against using the schedules as a measure of how dangerous or addictive a drug is. He said the DEA controlled schedule is a LEGAL NOT A MEDICAL classification, and that frequently drugs with higher numbers (less controlled) are more dangerous and addictive than drugs with lower (more controlled) status.
> Where do you find out this info on which meds belong in which schedules? I'm continually fascinated and impressed by the wealth of knowledge people who post here have!
>
> Thanks.
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