Medication Basics
Controlled, Countable, OTC & Supplements
Storage, prescriptions, and training requirements by medication category.
Categories
Controlled (Schedule VI) and countable controlled (Schedules II–V) require HCP prescriptions and heightened security; countable medications are tracked in a count book.
OTC and dietary supplements without pharmacy labels require person- and product-specific training before administration.
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