Which of the following is a Schedule V example?

• A. Alprazolam
• B. Cough preparations containing ≤ 200 mg codeine per 100 mL or 100 g
• C. Fentanyl
• D. Morphine

Answer: (B)

Understanding how substances are scheduled helps you apply the right controls in stocking and dispensing. Schedule V encompasses preparations that contain only small amounts of a controlled substance, which keeps the abuse risk lower while still allowing legitimate use.

A cough preparation with codeine limited to 200 mg per 100 mL or per 100 g fits Schedule V because the codeine content is tightly restricted. This low amount is what lowers the potential for abuse compared with stronger opioids, so the product is placed in the lowest schedule that still addresses safety and misuse concerns.

In contrast, the other examples involve substances with higher abuse potential or stronger medical effects: alprazolam is a Schedule IV benzodiazepine; fentanyl and morphine are Schedule II opioids with higher risk and stricter controls.