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.
What schedule is marijuana and why? It is a Schedule l and it's a "street drug" that has no accepted medical use in the United States. It will never be found in pharmacies.
Cocaine is a Schedule ll and is typically used for topical anesthetic.
Benzpdiapines are schedule IV Medications and ends in Pam / lam
Cocaine is Schedule II and is used as a topical anesthetic
Benzodiazepines are Schedule IV medications and usually end in "pam" or "lam"
Cocaine is a Schedule II and used for a topical local anesthetic