Pain medication and classification

[Jellopanda]

I was wondering about something concerning pain meds and how they're classified in different countries so as to facilitate better communication between members. In norway relatively weak pks like codeine are classified as "C", while heavier stuff like DeeHcee and Hidrac0d0ne are "B" and the pure narc0s like d1laudeed are "A". Is this the same in the UK and US?

 

[AngryBird]

In the US, we use a number system. 1-5. Sched 1 is like her0in and such that have no medical value ( or so our gov believes) and high abuse potential. Sched 2 is most of the medically prescribed opi@tes and some others, like benz0z. 

Current details can be found online by searching for drug scheduling in us.

 

[PTFC]

This is something a quick web search can shed light on. In the UK however, some Class A's are prescription only meds, 0xy for instance, alongside illegal narcotics. 

 

[Smoka90]

The classification system here is redundant and needs reforming, like in most other nations, I expect. Just for a few examples...benzohs are usually the lowest class (C). And we all know the tolerance and withdrawal from them. Special mushrooms (which I've never tried, never will) which are completely safe if used properly, Class A. It's not rated by harm whatsoever. There does seem to be a link to what's available to prescribe and what's not...

I might have gone off on a bit of a tangeant, sorry...was just saying how ludicrous the classification systems are, but to keep on topic slightly...for me, tr@m is way more dangerous than other weak op8s (cod, DehC), yet it's often classified lower. It's all just topsy turvy.

Like PTFC said, google will be way more reliable than me, but just thought I'd come along and ramble a bit.

 

[ElectroNymph]

Like other people have said Google/Wiki a particular med and it will give you its classification in a few countries, though not all of them unfortunately. 

Usually it's the US, Australia, UK, or random European countries, on Wiki, at least.

If you wanted a meds' particular classification in a specific country, then try searching for that.

 

[rocketman]

In the US, we use a number system. 1-5. Sched 1 is like her0in and such that have no medical value ( or so our gov believes) and high abuse potential. Sched 2 is most of the medically prescribed opi@tes and some others, like benz0z. 

Current details can be found online by searching for drug scheduling in us.

Actually most benzos are cIV not cII.

Incidentally, vikes used to be cIII but the DEA recently rescheduled hydrocodone-containing combination products. Vikes, for instance, are hydro (usually 5, 7.5, or 10mg) + some level of acetominophen (APAP) (anywhere from 250-750mg in most preparations).  The rescheduling was all about drug enforcement - i.e., to reduce diversion and street supply.  Now they are the same as percocet and other similar pain meds.  With cIII drugs, prescribers can call in the script and provide refills whereas cIIs require a written script and no refills.