Understanding DEA Drugs Schedules
- Katie Reigelsperger
- Mar 13, 2022
- 1 min read
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.
Cocaine is a Schedule II drug and may be used medically as a local anesthetic. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and may be used medically to ease symptoms caused by medical conditions such as Cancer, Glaucoma, and chronic pain disorders.
Cocaine is a Schedule ll substance and can be used in plastics surgery or dentistry. Also used for experimental studies.
Which schedule includes benzodiazepines and what do these medications typically END in?
Benzodiazepines is a schedule 4 anxiety medication and this typically ends with olam or pam.
Marijuana is Scheduled a 1 drug
Marijuana is a schedule 1 drug