Classification of Drugs Prescription drug drug that requires a prescription because it is considered potentially harmful if not used under

r the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner Known synonymously as a legend drug because the label of the drug bears the legend, Caution: Federal Law Prohibits ispensing without a Prescription! or "# only$! Controlled or scheduled drug a prescription drug whose use and distribution is tightly controlled because of its abuse potential or ris% Controlled drugs are classified into schedules &chedules C', C'', C''', C'(, and C( Prescriptions for controlled substances have additional requirements by law Controlled Substances Definition - a prescription drug whose use and distribution is tightly controlled because of its abuse potential or ris% "egulation is more strict Federal law and &tate law regulate the storage, use, and disposal of controlled substances Controlled drugs are divided into &chedules according to abuse potential &chedule ' )C*'+ , -ighest abuse ris%$ .o safe medical use in /$&$ 0#amples: heroin, mari1uana, L& )Lysergic acid diethylamid+, PCP )Phencyclidine), and crac% cocaine$ &chedule '' )C*''+ , -igh abuse ris% but have safe and accepted medical use$ 0#amples: morphine, o#ycodone, methylphenidate, de#troamphetamine$ &chedule ''' )C*'''+ , 2buse ris% less than C*'' and safe and accepted medical use$ 0#amples: 2cetaminophen3Codeine )4ylenol 56+, acetaminophen3hydrocodone )(icodin+, propo#yphene ) arvon+$ &chedule '( )C*'(+ , 2buse ris% less than C*''' and safe and accepted medical use$ 0#amples: dia7epam )(alium+, alpra7olam )8ana#+, phenobarbital, chloral hydrate$ &chedule ( )C*(+ , 2buse ris% less than C*'( and safe and accepted medical use$ 9ainly consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain stimulant and narcotic drugs for antitussive and antidiarrheal purposes$ Controlled Substances Additional Law Requirements or C!!! " C# prescription drugs :uantity must be written out numerically and as a word (icodin )$ydrocodone%paracetamol+, ispense 5;< )twenty+ -ydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone is a semi*synthetic opioid derived from either of two naturally occurring opiates: codeine and thebaine$ 't is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive$

 .umber of refills , Limit of = refills within > months 0#pires in > months from date of issuance$ or C!! prescription drugs 0very practitioner must register with 02 and P& 0#emptions do not apply for outpatient prescriptions &pecial prescriptions required 4riplicate ?fficial Prescription Form "efills , .o refills allowed 0#piration , 0#pires @ days after issuance &A'!&!() PA*!)+* SA )*, 2LA2B& write legibly )Possible to read+$ 2LA2B& space out words and numbers to avoid confusion$ 2LA2B& complete medication orders$ 2(?' abbreviations$ Ahen in doubt, as% to verify$