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Schedule V Controlled Substance

When the Controlled Substances Act was passed by Congress in 1970, among its provisions were the classification of various substances and drugs into a series of five schedules. These are Schedule I, II, II, IV, and V. The schedules are arranged in descending order from substances with the highest potential for abuse to those with the least.

Schedule V Controlled Substances have the least potential for abuse of any of the other four schedules.

Parameters for Inclusion in Schedule V

The classification for Schedule V substances and drugs stipulates:

(A) The drug or other substance has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule IV.

(B) The drug or substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.

(C) Abuse of the drug or other substances may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule IV.

Specific Substances and Drugs in Schedule V Controlled Substances

Following is a list of substances and drugs currently classified as Schedule V Controlled Substances. Note that since 1970, approximately 160 substances or drugs have been added, deleted, or moved to other schedules. The lists are updated and published on an annual basis.

For the most complete current listing, check the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency website at http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/index.html. The substance or drug name appears first, with other names, if any, in parentheses.

• Codeine preparations – 200 mg/100 ml or 100 gm (Cosanyl, Robitussin A-C, Cheracol, Cerose, Pediacof

• Difenoxin preparations – 0.5 mg/25 ug AtSO4/du (Motofen)

• Dihydrocodeine preparations – 10 mg/100 ml or 100 gm (Cophene S, various others)

• Diphenoxylate preparations – 2.5 mg/25 ug AtSO4 (Lomotil, Logen)

• Ethylmorphine preparations – 100 mg/100 ml or 100 gm

• Lacosamide (Vimpat)

• Opium preparations – 100 mg/100 ml or 100 gm (Parapectolin, Kapectolin PG, Kaolin Pectin P.G.)

• Pregabalin (Lyrica)

• Pyrovalerone (Centroton, Thymergix)

--Suzannekane 19:33, 29 January 2011 (UTC)