Which schedule is described as stringent restrictions and requires written prescriptions for authorization?

Which schedule is described as stringent restrictions and requires written prescriptions for authorization?

• A. Schedule I
• B. Schedule III
• C. Schedule II
• D. Schedule IV

Answer: (C)

Controlled-substance scheduling ranks drugs by abuse potential and medical usefulness, with tighter rules for higher-risk drugs. The description of stringent restrictions and the requirement for a written prescription fits Schedule II. These drugs have a high potential for abuse but do have accepted medical use, and prescriptions must be written with no routine refills allowed. Schedule I has no accepted medical use and cannot be prescribed, while Schedule III and IV allow more flexibility, including fewer restrictions and potential refills. So the scenario aligns with the stricter Schedule II level of control.

Controlled-substance scheduling ranks drugs by abuse potential and medical usefulness, with tighter rules for higher-risk drugs. The description of stringent restrictions and the requirement for a written prescription fits Schedule II. These drugs have a high potential for abuse but do have accepted medical use, and prescriptions must be written with no routine refills allowed. Schedule I has no accepted medical use and cannot be prescribed, while Schedule III and IV allow more flexibility, including fewer restrictions and potential refills. So the scenario aligns with the stricter Schedule II level of control.