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Schedule III-V Medications

Meaning

Schedule III-V Medications refer to a classification of controlled substances under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act (CSA), categorized based on their accepted medical use and their potential for abuse and dependence, ranging from moderate to low risk. Schedule III drugs have a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence, including certain anabolic steroids like testosterone. Schedule IV drugs have a low potential for abuse, and Schedule V drugs have the lowest potential for abuse. In hormonal health, this classification dictates the specific legal requirements for prescribing, dispensing, and refilling medications, such as testosterone replacement therapy, ensuring proper clinical oversight and preventing diversion.