Ch.1 MA66

Drug standards state that all preparation called by the same drug name must be in a uniform strength, quality, purity, and standards.

Over the counter (OTC)= non prescription drugs

Five schedules of controlled substances

CI: high abuse potential and not approved for medical use in the untied states

  • Examples: heroin, LSD, mescaline, and ecstasy

CII: High abuse potential. May lead to severe dependence. Written prescription only, no phoning in. No refills, new prescription needed.

  • Morphine, codeine, oxycontin, and demerol

CIII: may lead to moderate dependence. May be refilled five times in six months.

  • codeine, and anabolic steroids

CIV: Lower abuse potential than the previous schedules. Prescription can be refilled by phone or fax.

  • Valium, Xanax, ambien

CV: low abuse potential compared to previous schedules. Consists of primarily cough suppressants containing codeine and preparations for diarrhea.

  • Promethazine with codeine, Cheratussin, Lomotil

The Food and Drug Administration focuses the safety standards in the production of drugs, food, and cosmetics.

The Drug Enforcement Administration focuses only on controlled substances.