Terms And Definitions
Concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in the human behavior.
Morals
drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote.
Schedule I
Human studies have failed to demonstrate risk to the fetus in 1st Trimester
Category-A
Ensures the safety and effectiness of all new drugs on U.S. Market
1962 Kefauver-Harris Amendment
Vicodin
Is a a schedule C-2 drug
Drug that requires a prescription for dispensing.
Legend Drug
drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. These drugs are also considered dangerous. Some examples of Schedule II drugs are: combination products with less than 15 milligrams of hydrocodone per dosage unit (Vicodin), cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin), fentanyl, Dexedrine, Adderall, and Ritalin
Schedule II
Animal studies have failed to demonstrate risk to fetus
Category-B
One of the first laws enacted to stop the sale of inaccurately labeled drugs
Federal Food and drug act of 1906
LSD
Is a Schedule C-1
Any drug or other substance that is schedule I through V and regulated by the DEA.
Controlled Substance
drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. Schedule III drugs abuse potential is less than Schedule I and Schedule II drugs but more than Schedule IV. Some examples of Schedule III drugs are: products containing less than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with codeine), ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone
Schedule III
Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on fetus potential benefits may warrant use of drug in pregnant women
Category-C
Makes preventative care more accessible and affordable for many americans.
2010 Patient protection and affordable act
Lomotil
Is a schedule C-4
Labeling a product that is false or misleading
Misbranding
drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence. Some examples of Schedule IV drugs are: Xanax, Soma, Darvon, Darvocet, Valium, Ativan, Talwin, Ambien, Tramadol
Schedule IV
Positive evidence of human fetal risk but potential may warrant use of drug
Category-D
Encourages drug companies to develop drugs for rare disease by providing research assistance grants and cost incentives to manufacturers
Orphan Drug Act
Demerol
Is a Schedule C-3 drug
A 10-digit number that indicates specifics of a prescription drug or insulin product
Barbiturate
drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. Schedule V drugs are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes. Some examples of Schedule V drugs are: cough preparations with less than 200 milligrams of codeine or per 100 milliliters (Robitussin AC), Lomotil, Motofen, Lyrica, Parepectolin
Schedule V
Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities risk clearly outweigh potential
Category X
Congressional act that changed reimbursement limits and mandated drug utilization evaluation pharmacy patient consultation and educational outreach programs
1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Valium
Is a schedule C-5 drug