Pemoline is scheduled as which DEA schedule?

Pemoline is scheduled as which DEA schedule?

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

Answer: (C)

Scheduling drugs reflects their medical use and potential for abuse. Schedule IV drugs have an accepted medical use and a lower potential for abuse and dependence than drugs in the higher schedules. Pemoline is a central nervous system stimulant that historically had legitimate use for ADHD and has a lower abuse risk compared with stronger stimulants, which fits the profile of a Schedule IV substance. Although safety concerns led to its market withdrawal, the scheduling still aligns with its therapeutic use and relatively modest abuse potential. It is not placed in the lowest category, which covers drugs with very minimal abuse potential and typically narcotic-containing preparations, nor in the higher schedules that indicate greater abuse potential and stricter controls.

Scheduling drugs reflects their medical use and potential for abuse. Schedule IV drugs have an accepted medical use and a lower potential for abuse and dependence than drugs in the higher schedules. Pemoline is a central nervous system stimulant that historically had legitimate use for ADHD and has a lower abuse risk compared with stronger stimulants, which fits the profile of a Schedule IV substance. Although safety concerns led to its market withdrawal, the scheduling still aligns with its therapeutic use and relatively modest abuse potential. It is not placed in the lowest category, which covers drugs with very minimal abuse potential and typically narcotic-containing preparations, nor in the higher schedules that indicate greater abuse potential and stricter controls.