Define Controlled Substances Act Flashcards

Highly abusive, no medicinal use in the US ex: heroin, hallucinogenic subsaces, marijuana, opiates

High abuse potention, accepted medical uses, not refillable, refills require a new original prescription

Record units dispensed, dispense the remainder within 72 hrs., tellthe physician if the remainder can't be dispensed, prescription is valid for 60 days for LTFC/terminally ill/hospice patients Pharmacist must record the date, amount dispensed and remaining, and sign the back.

Only if: immediate administration is required there are not alternatives available the physician can't provide a writtn prescription at the moment a hard prescription must be provided within 72 hrs.

Must notify the DEA and State Board of Pharmacy

Less potential for abuse, prescription can be refilled 5 times within 6 months Ex: tylenol with codeine, Vicodin, Fioricet Codeine hydrocordone with acetaminphen, acetaminophen with codeine

Cocaine, morphine, oxycodone, amphetamine salts, Demerol (Meperidine), Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Codeine, Percocet & Opiates, Dilaudid, MS Contin, Fentanyl (Durgesic)

Pharmacist must record quantities dispensed and remainng, and initial/sign must be within 6 months of the original prescription date

Less potential for abuse, same dispensing rules as schedule 3 ex: Benzodiazepines, Meprobamate, Propoxyphene

Low potential for abuse, can be sold OTC to 21 yrs and older, only sold by pharmacist no more than 240 mL or 48 solid dosages of products containing opium no more than 120 mL or 24 solid dosages of non-opium containing products record contains name of patient, date, and pharm. initials

Parapectolin (for diarrhea), pomethazine with codeine, guaifenesin with codeine (for cough)

Physical inventory done yearly within 4 days of anniversary distribution records for in-patient settings Rocords of receipt and disposition must be kept separate

Must use DEA form 222 only pharmcist can sign the form from the wholesaler tranportation and payment records not required