Complete List Of Schedule III Drugs

Updated on April 19, 2021

Drugs are classified by the federal government as Schedule III if they are determined to have a moderate potential for misuse and addiction. Schedule III drugs include some illicit and prescription drugs.

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Under the Controlled Substances Act of 1971, all controlled substances in the United States—including many drugs and chemicals—are classified into five schedules.

Schedule III drugs have the following characteristics:

  • moderate potential for misuse
  • low to moderate potential for physical dependence
  • or high potential for psychological dependence (addiction)
  • has accepted medical use in the United States

Schedule III drugs are considered lower-risk for drug misuse and addiction compared to Schedule I and Schedule II drugs, but higher-risk than Schedule IV and Schedule V drugs.

List Of Schedule III Drugs

Controlled substances are scheduled by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which is an agency of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Schedule III drugs include:

Are Schedule III Drugs Legal?

Some schedule III drugs, such as ketamine, are illegal for recreational use. It is illegal to sell or buy prescription drugs without a prescription for recreational purposes.

All Schedule III drugs have some medical value and may be prescribed or administered by a qualified health professional to treat specific conditions.

Are Schedule III Drugs Dangerous?

Schedule III drugs can have harmful effects when misused. When taken as directed by a doctor, they can be safe and may offer medical value.

Schedule III drugs may be habit-forming. Use of these drugs can lead to physical dependence or psychological addiction when abused.

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