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’s a schedule I Drug because it has the potential for abuse and is labeled a street drug.
Which schedule includes benzodiazepines and what do these medications typically END in?
Benzodiazepines are a schedule IV and these medications normally end in “-olam” and “-pam.” They are used for anxiety.
Which schedule includes benzodiazepines and what do these medications typically END in?
Benzodiazepines are a schedule IV or C-IV and typically end in "pam" or "olam".
What schedule is cocaine and what is it used for? *HINT - we learned this in class yesterday!
Cocaine is a schedule lol medication and is used to numb the face (oral surgery) or stop bleeding.
What schedule is marijuana and why? It is classified federally as schedule 1 controlled substance it is determined to have high potential for abuse and no current medical use.