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Jul 25 2008

The Schedule IV Drug Classification

Published by tinasam at 2:29 pm under pain management Edit This

Thanks to the Controlled Substances Act all drugs go into one of five different schedules, or classifications, and is controlled by both the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) and the Department of Justice with the Department of Health and Human Services. This is a general overview of the Schedule IV classification and the drugs that it encompasses.

 

Schedule IV

These drugs have an accepted medical use and they carry a very low chance of addiction or severely limited addicted properties. Some of the drugs in this category are Valium, Xanax, and Phenobarbital. These will be pharmacies and they are available with a valid prescription from a doctor. Not all pharmacies will carry Schedule IV drugs.

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