What is DEA Class Code?

At a Glance

Code / Value	Meaning
0	Not a controlled drug
1	Used for research only
2	Most potential for abuse
3	Less potential for abuse than 2

What are the 5 classes of classes of drugs?

The five classes of drugs are narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids. This article discusses each of the five schedules of controlled substances and the different substances found under each classification.

What are the 4 drug classes?

Some common classifications include:

Depressants.
Hallucinogens.
Inhalants.
Narcotics.
Steroids.
Stimulants.

How does the DEA classify drugs?

The DEA,US Department of Health and Human Services,or public petition initiate a review.

The DEA requests HHS to review the medical and scientific evidence regarding a drug’s schedule.

HHS,through the FDA,evaluates the drug and its schedule through an analysis based on eight factors.

HHS recommends a schedule based on the scientific evidence.

What are drugs on DEA List?

– The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse. – The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical treatment use in the U.S. – It has a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.

What type of drug requires a DEA number?

Add digits 1,3,5

Add digits 2,4,6,then multiply by 2

Add the numbers from step 1 and 2

The last digit in this formula is the check digit number

What are the DEA schedules for Controlled Substances?

The DEA schedules controlled substances to protect the public from abuse, dependency and other dangerous side effects. Drug scheduling also helps regulate how drug companies, pharmacies and prescribers manufacture and distribute controlled substances. The DEA can add, remove or change the schedules of drugs based on scientific evidence, but