Arizona MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

How much Hydrocodone is permitted under CIII per dosage unit?

1. 11mg / dosage unit

2. 15mg / dosage unit

3. 21mg / dosage unit

4. 3mg / dosage unit

The correct answer is: 11mg / dosage unit

The correct amount of hydrocodone permitted under Schedule III per dosage unit is 15 mg. The measure of 15 mg aligns with federal regulations governing the classification of drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. Hydrocodone is commonly combined with acetaminophen or ibuprofen in prescription medications, and these combination products are classified to allow for certain dosage thresholds. Therefore, dosage units containing not more than 15 mg of hydrocodone are legally acceptable under Schedule III regulations, which allows for controlled usage while minimizing the potential for abuse relative to higher concentrations. Higher amounts, such as 21 mg, would exceed the legal limit for Schedule III substances, leading to a different classification. Similarly, the lower amounts, like 11 mg and 3 mg, do not meet this regulatory threshold for hydrocodone in combination products classified under Schedule III.