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Schedule Definitions
Pharmacy Technician - DEA Schedule Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| No accepted medical use. Extremely high potential for abuse. High potential for psychological and physical dependency. | Schedule I |
| Does have medical use. High potential for abuse. Relative potential for psychological and physical dependency. | Schedule II |
| Does have medical use. Moderate abuse potentials exists, but less than schedule II. | Schedule III |
| Abuse potential exists, but less than schedule III | Schedule IV |
| Lowest abuse potential of the DEA Sch. Abuse potential exists. | Schedule V |
| When is the DEA Form 222 used? | Must be used whenever Schedule I or II drugs are bought, sold or transferred between pharmacies or qualified distributers. |
| Percocet (Oxycodone + APAP) | Schedule 2 (Pain Relief) |
| Oxycontin (Oxycodone) | Schedule 2 (Pain Relief) |
| Concerta (Methylphenidate) | Schedule 2 (ADHD) |
| Adderall (Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine) | Schedule 2 (ADHD) |
| Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) | Schedule 2 (ADHD) |
| Duragesic (Fentanyl Patch) | Schedule 2 (Pain Relief) |
| Methadose (Methadone) | Schedule 2 (Opoid Recovery) |
| Vicodin (APAP + Hydrocodone) | Schedule 3 (Pain Relief) |
| Tylenol 3 (Codeine + APAP) | Schedule 3 (Pain Relief) |
| Suboxone (Buprenorphine) | Schedule 3 (Opoid Recovery) |
| Tussionex (Hydrocodone + Chlorpheniramine) | Schedule 3 (Cough Suppressant + Antihistamine) |
| Xanax (Alprazolam) | Schedule 4 (Benzodiazepine) |
| Ambien (Zolpidem) | Schedule 4 (Sleep Aid) |
| Klonopin (Clonazepam) | Schedule 4 (Benzodiazepine) |
| Ativan (Lorazepam) | Schedule 4 (Benzodiazepine) |
| Darvocet (Propoxyphene + APAP) | Schedule 4 (Pain Relief) |
| Valium (Diazepam) | Schedule 4 (Benzodiazepine) |
| Restoril (Temazepam) | Schedule 4 (Sleep Aid) |
| Adipex (Phentermine) | Schedule 4 (Appetite Suppressant) |
| Lunesta (Eszopiclone) | Schedule 4 (Sleep Aid) |
| Soma (Carisoprodol) | Schedule 4 (Muscle Relaxer) |
| When is the expiration for DEA Schedule II prescriptions? | No Expiration |
| When is the expiration for DEA Schedule III through V? | 6 Months |
| When is the expiration for Legend Drugs? | 12 Months |
| How many refills are allowed for DEA Schedule II drugs? | No Refills Allowed |
| How many refills are allowed for DEA Schedule III through V drugs? | Up to 5, but only 5 times. |
| How many refills are allowed for Legend Drugs? | Up to 12 Months Worth |