Wisconsin MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

What is the cutoff for codeine to be classified as a Schedule III (C3) controlled substance?

1. Not more than 1.8 grams per 100 ml/grams or 90 mg per dosage unit with something else

2. Not more than 2 grams per 100 ml/grams or 100 mg per dosage unit with something else

3. Not more than 1 gram per 100 ml/grams or 50 mg per dosage unit with something else

4. Not more than 1.5 grams per 100 ml/grams or 75 mg per dosage unit with something else

The correct answer is: Not more than 1.8 grams per 100 ml/grams or 90 mg per dosage unit with something else

Codeine is a commonly used opioid medication. As such, it is placed under strict regulations and is classified as a Schedule III controlled substance, which means it has a higher potential for abuse than Schedule IV drugs but a lower potential for abuse than Schedule II drugs. In order to be classified as a Schedule III substance, the cutoff limit for codeine is not more than 1.8 grams per 100 ml/grams or 90 mg per dosage unit. This means that if the amount of codeine in a solution or dosage unit exceeds these limits, it will be considered a Schedule II drug instead. Option B is incorrect because the cutoff limit for codeine to be classified as a Schedule III substance is not more than 2 grams per 100 ml/grams or 100 mg per dosage unit, not 2. Option C is incorrect because the cutoff limit for codeine to be classified as a Schedule III substance is not more than 1 gram per 100 ml/grams or 50 mg per dosage unit, not 1. Option D is incorrect because the cutoff limit for codeine to be classified as a Schedule III substance is not more than 1.5 grams per 100 ml/grams or 75 mg per