Overview of NAPRA’s National Drug Schedules (NDS)
Schedule I drugs: A prescription is required. Schedule I drugs are provided to patients by the pharmacist following diagnosis and intervention of a healthcare practitioner. The sale of schedule I drugs is controlled in a regulated environment according to provincial pharmacy legislation.
Schedule II drugs: A prescription is not required. However, schedule II drugs are available only from the pharmacist and must be stored within an area of the pharmacy where there is no public access and no opportunity for self-selection. Schedule II drugs require the professional intervention of the pharmacist at the point of sale and possibly referral to a healthcare practitioner.
Schedule III drugs: A prescription is not required. However, schedule III may present risks to certain populations in self-selection. Schedule III drugs are sold from the self-selection area of the pharmacy which is operated under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, subject to any local professional discretionary requirements which may increase the degree of control. The pharmacist is available, accessible and approachable to provide assistance.
Unscheduled drugs: Unscheduled drugs can be sold without professional supervision. Adequate information is available for the patient to make a safe and effective choice. The labeling of unscheduled drugs is deemed sufficient to ensure the appropriate use of the drug.
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Schedule I drugs: A prescription is required. Schedule I drugs are provided to patients by the pharmacist following diagnosis and intervention of a healthcare practitioner. The sale of schedule I drugs is controlled in a regulated environment according to provincial pharmacy legislation.
Schedule II drugs: A prescription is not required. However, schedule II drugs are available only from the pharmacist and must be stored within an area of the pharmacy where there is no public access and no opportunity for self-selection. Schedule II drugs require the professional intervention of the pharmacist at the point of sale and possibly referral to a healthcare practitioner.
Schedule III drugs: A prescription is not required. However, schedule III may present risks to certain populations in self-selection. Schedule III drugs are sold from the self-selection area of the pharmacy which is operated under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, subject to any local professional discretionary requirements which may increase the degree of control. The pharmacist is available, accessible and approachable to provide assistance.
Unscheduled drugs: Unscheduled drugs can be sold without professional supervision. Adequate information is available for the patient to make a safe and effective choice. The labeling of unscheduled drugs is deemed sufficient to ensure the appropriate use of the drug.
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