According to state law, can Tylenol #3 be made a schedule V drug in Ohio?

Tylenol #3, which contains acetaminophen and codeine, is classified as a Schedule III drug under both federal and Ohio state law due to its potential for abuse and dependence.

In Ohio, the process for scheduling drugs involves specific criteria established by the Ohio Revised Code and the administrative rules set by the state Board of Pharmacy. A drug must meet the definition and regulatory standards of a Schedule V substance, which typically includes medications with very low potential for abuse and accepted medical uses. Since Tylenol #3 contains codeine, a narcotic, it does not meet the criteria for a Schedule V classification.

Therefore, under current state law, Tylenol #3 cannot be made a Schedule V drug, reinforcing the recognition of the specific control measures that apply to substances with higher abuse potential, such as those containing codeine.