What are controlled substances?
Controlled substances (also called scheduled drugs) are medicines that are particularly prone to abuse and can cause physical or psychological dependence. Controlled substances with legitimate medical uses are divided into four categories: Schedules II-V.
Schedule II drugs
Familymeds.com dispenses Schedule II drugs, but you must follow special ordering procedures. Schedule II drugs include the following drugs as well as all their generic versions or alternative strengths:
Adderall, Morphine, MS Contin, Oxycodone, Oxycontin, Percocet, Percodan, Ritalin,
Roxicet, Roxilox, Roxiprin, Tylox, Demerol, Desoxyn, Dexedrine, Dilaudid, Duragesic,
Meperidine, Methadone, Methylphenidate
Special ordering procedures for Schedule II drugs
Federal and state laws regulate the distribution of all prescription medicines. The regulations are more stringent for Schedule II drugs.