Is pentobarbital classified as a schedule III drug?

Pentobarbital is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule II drugs are substances that have a high potential for abuse, which can lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. As a barbiturate, pentobarbital has significant medical applications, such as in anesthesia or for the treatment of certain types of seizures, but due to its potential for abuse and dependency, it is not classified as Schedule III.

Schedule III drugs have a lower potential for abuse than those in Schedule II and may possess accepted medical uses with less restrictive regulations than those for Schedule II substances. Therefore, pentobarbital does not meet the criteria for Schedule III classification, making the indication that it is classified as a Schedule III drug incorrect.