C-IV
Medical abbreviation · Pharmacy
| Stands for | Schedule IV controlled substance |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
C-IV stands for Schedule IV controlled substance, a pharmacy abbreviation.
Federal class for drugs with a low abuse potential relative to Schedule III, including benzodiazepines, zolpidem, tramadol, carisoprodol, phenobarbital, modafinil and phentermine.
Example: Alprazolam is C-IV; early refill request denied per pharmacy policy.
Usage notes
Tramadol was added to Schedule IV in 2014 and carisoprodol in 2012 after reports of misuse. Prescriptions may be transmitted by fax or phone and refilled up to five times in six months. Combined use with opioids carries an FDA boxed warning for respiratory depression. Also written CIV.
Related abbreviations
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- BPMH – Best possible medication history
- BTC – Behind the counter
- BUD – Beyond-use date
- C-I – Schedule I controlled substance
- C-II – Schedule II controlled substance
- C-III – Schedule III controlled substance
- C-V – Schedule V controlled substance
- CACI – Compounding aseptic containment isolator
- cap – Capsule
- CD – Controlled delivery
- CDTM – Collaborative drug therapy management
- cGMP – Current good manufacturing practice
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.