NOTE:
Sometimes controlled substances are reclassified. That is, a Note Q
controlled substance might be reclassified as a Note R controlled substance.
Hence, you should frequently check the classifications of controlled
substances to ensure your knowledge is current.
a. Note Q Substances. Note Q controlled substances are those items
classified as Schedule III, IV, or V in the Controlled Substances Act. Table 3-1 provides
some examples of substances that are classified as Note Q items. It is important for
you to be familiar with the items that are classified as Note Q because later you will
learn that some types of medical personnel are authorized to write for specific Note Q
items. Figure 3-5 is an item from the Federal Supply Catalog. Note that this item is a
Note Q substance.
Figure 3-5. Note Q substance in Federal Supply Catalog.
b. Note R Substances. Note R controlled substances are alcohol, alcoholic
beverages, precious metals, or a drug classified as a Schedule II substance of the
Controlled Substances Act. Table 3-1 provides some examples of substances that are
classified as Note R items. Figure 3-6 is an item from the Federal Supply Catalog. Note
that this item is a Note R substance.
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