Codeine is classified as which Schedule?

Codeine is classified as which Schedule?

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

Answer: (A)

Codeine is a narcotic analgesic with accepted medical use but a high potential for abuse and dependence. The scheduling framework places substances with this combination of medical use and high abuse risk in Schedule II, which requires strict controls on prescribing and dispensing. While some codeine-containing formulations can be scheduled differently depending on their ingredients, pure codeine or higher‑risk preparations fit Schedule II precisely because of its potency and abuse potential.

Codeine is a narcotic analgesic with accepted medical use but a high potential for abuse and dependence. The scheduling framework places substances with this combination of medical use and high abuse risk in Schedule II, which requires strict controls on prescribing and dispensing. While some codeine-containing formulations can be scheduled differently depending on their ingredients, pure codeine or higher‑risk preparations fit Schedule II precisely because of its potency and abuse potential.