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What are Schedules? Schedules in Pharmacology is the rankings of medication. As of 2024, there are 7 rankings:

  • OTC : Over The Counter; medicine you can buy in stores. Most well known is Tylenol.
  • Legend : Medications given by doctor prescription.
  • I: High potential of abuse, no medical uses for treatments. Ex. Heroin, Marijuana (controversial), LSD.
  • II: High potential of abuse or severe psychological problems/dependence. However it's accepted as a medical use. Ex. Fentanyl, morphine, opioids.
  • III: Abuse potential is lower, dependence is lower. Ex: < 90 grams of codeine.
  • IV: Abuse is less than III but more than V. Ex. Xanex, Darvon
  • V: Less abuse and dependence from IV. Ex. Cough medicines with codeine
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Pub: 18 Dec 2024 09:28 UTC
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