January 30, 2007 - 6:06pm
Hi.
I think I somehow understand the US drug scheduling, except Schedule V.
Schedule V seems a bit weird, and I'd like to know, what kind of differences are there between a normal prescription drug and a Schedule V drug?
I understand, that Schedule I drugs are illegal and with Schedule II drugs you can't have refills and C-II drugs can't be prescribed via phone etc. So, what kind of restrictions are there for Schedule V drugs?
What kind of drugs are usually placed in C-V?
Could I find somewhere an up-to-date scheduled substances list, since the one in the DEA's site seems a bit old. (It doesn't have e.g. pregabalin, which I think is a C-V drug.)
Thanks a lot, I appreciate your help!
January 30, 2007 - 11:12pm
#2
A C-V drug is defined as
A C-V drug is defined as the following:
(A) A low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule IV.
(B) A currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
(C) Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule IV.
It also goes on to note:
"These are referred to as "behind-the-counter" medications. They are regulated, though in most states pharmacists are allowed at their discretion to dispense them without a prescription. Robitussin AC (Guaifenesin: 100mg, Codeine: 10mg (Per 5mL)) is a good example."
From Wikipedia
January 31, 2007 - 1:01am
#3
Here is a link for food and
Here is a link for food and drugs that are scheduled. http://www.erowid.org/psychoactives/law/law.shtml The comments expressed by me on this forum are opinions and should not be perceived as recommendations or advice. Medical professionals are at best your main resource for anything medical.
January 31, 2007 - 7:49am
#4
Umm... can pregabalin be
Umm... can pregabalin be bought "behind-the-counter"?
January 31, 2007 - 12:44pm
#5
No, per Pfizer's website
No, per Pfizer's website devoted to this medicine, Lyrica is Rx Only.
We should also note that while a C-V medication can, at the pharmacists discretion, be bought over the counter, there are several drugs that are not a controlled substance that can not be bought OTC. Such as Antibiotics, Viagra, Thyroid medications. Even though they are not controlled substances, they are still "Prescription Only" medications.
Gtrplayer
January 31, 2007 - 3:16pm
#6
gtrplayer is right.I
gtrplayer is right.
I should have been more thorough or at least pointed out the quote that says "most states". But I was just quoting from a source.
February 1, 2007 - 1:07am
#7
Nice.
Wow, funny this thread came up as I was just rx'd this today and had never heard of Schedule V
I know that we had a discussion on MyTussin, a cough medicine that contains codeine, and it can be bought OTC in some areas. CV medications are a little odd, we'll see what we can dig up.
Here is a link to The MyTussin thread
Gtrplayer