For a new pharmacy technician, DEA Schedules and their respective drugs can be confusing, but it’s important for you to understand them so that you understand why certain precautions are taken with each one in regard to refills, transfers, and where these medications are kept in the pharmacy. It is important for a pharmacy technician to understand that these rules and regulations can vary from state to state, and you should consult your pharmacist with any questions you may have regarding these.
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benzadiazepines schedule 4 and typically end is pam or olam
Benzo's are class IV and usually end in pam,olam example lorazepam
Schedule IV includes Benzodiazepines and they typically end in ‘pam’ or ‘olam’.
Colcain is a schedule ll drug and is is used to num patients mostly used in face lifting.
Marijuana is a schedule 2 drug because it does have some medical benefits in the US