Development Administration in Tamil Nadu Current Affairs Analysis
Why in news?
Tamil Nadu's Drug Control Department is actively monitoring pharmacies to curb the illegal over-the-counter (OTC) sale of scheduled drugs.
ØThese drugs, with potential for abuse and addiction, require a valid prescription. To enforce this, regular surprise checks are conducted by drug inspectors and police.
Scheduled Drugs:
They are categorized into schedules (I, II, III, IV, and V) based on their medical use, potential for abuse, and likelihood of dependence.
Schedule I: High potential for abuse, no accepted medical use (e.g., heroin, LSD, marijuana).
Schedule II: High potential for abuse, accepted medical use with severe restrictions (e.g., oxycodone, morphine, cocaine).
Schedule III: Moderate to low potential for abuse, accepted medical use (e.g., codeine, anabolic steroids).
Schedule IV: Low potential for abuse, accepted medical use (e.g., Xanax, Valium).
Schedule V: Lowest potential for abuse, accepted medical use (e.g., cough syrups with codeine)
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