Controlled Substances Stairstep Schedules

  1. Controlled Substance stairstep schedule is based on what?
    The schedules are based on Abuse Potential.
  2. Schedule 1
    (CI)
    No medical use in the US.
  3. Schedule II
    (CII)
    • High abuse potential but the benefits outweigh the risks.
    • (Opioid Analgesic)
  4. Schedule III
    (CIII)
    Lower abuse potential than CII but still has a relatively high abuse potential.
  5. Schedule IV
    (CIV)
    Benzodiazepines (antianxiety)
  6. Schedule V
    (CV)
    Exempt controlled substances
Author
frankespinosa
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Controlled Substances Stairstep Schedules
Description
Pharmacy, Pharmacy Tech, SAC Summer 2010
Updated