NHA CCMA DRUG SCHEDULES 2020

Schedule 1 provider limits

high potential for abuse, no approved medical use in the US. May not prescribe

Schedule 1 drugs

heroin, LSD (lysergic acid diethlaminde), marijuana, mescaline

Schedule II provider limits

high potential for abuse, can lead to dependance. Must give pt handwritten prescription with no rf. In healthcare facilities, must keep in a seperate storage area from other medications and be locked.

Schedule II drugs

morphine, methadone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, methamphetamine. handwritten rx

Schedule III drugs provider limits

moderate to low potential for dependence. Rx handwritten but rf up to 5 times in 6 months.

Schedule IV drugs provider limits

low potential for abuse and dependence. Rx handwritten but rf up to 5 times in 6 months. Staff can call in rf

Schedule V drugs provider limits

low potential for abuse and contain small quantities of narcotics. Rx handwritten but rf up to 5 times in 6 months. Staff can call in rf

Schedule III drugs

ketamine, annabolic steroids, testosterone

Schedule IV drugs

diazepam, zolpidem, eszopiclone, alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam

Schedule V drugs

diphenoxylate with atropine, pregabalin, lacosamide, opium/kaolin/pectin, belladonna