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.
Marijuana is a schedule 1 drug because it has no accepted medical use in the US.
Benzpdiapines are schedule IV Medications and ends in Pam / lam
Cannabis is a schedule 1 drug because the FDA doesn't recognize any health or medical benifits to it.
Marijuana is schedule 1 because it is classified as a street drug and cocaine is schedule 2 because it is use to numb and help with surgeries.
Marijuana is a schedule 1 drug because it is highly addictive and has a very high potential for abuse. Its also known as a "street drug" as are all other schedule 1 drugs.