Which statement about Schedule V drugs is correct?

• A. Low potential for abuse compared with Schedule IV
• B. No medical use
• C. Higher potential for abuse than Schedule II
• D. Requires special licensing to dispense

Answer: (A)

Schedule categories reflect abuse potential and medical use. For Schedule V drugs, the key point is that they have the lowest potential for abuse among the controlled substances that still have medical use, meaning they are considered to have less abuse potential than Schedule IV. They do have medical uses, unlike Schedule I substances, and they are not more addictive than Schedule II drugs. Dispensing Schedule V drugs doesn’t require a special license beyond the standard controlled-substance regulations. So the statement that Schedule V drugs have a lower potential for abuse compared with Schedule IV is the best answer.