Schedule 3 Pain Meds
Some prescription medicines are controlled under the Misuse of Drugs legislation (and subsequent amendments). These medicines are called controlled medicines or controlled drugs. Examples include: • morphine • pethidine • methadone GOV.UK has a. 
Legal controls Stricter legal controls apply to controlled medicines to prevent them: • being misused • being obtained illegally • causing harm For example, these legal controls govern how controlled medicines can be: • stored • produced • supplied • prescribed Controlled medicines are classified (by law) based on their benefit when used in medical treatment and their harm if misused. The Misuse of Drugs Regulations include 5 schedules that classify all controlled medicines and drugs. Schedule 1 has the highest level of control, but drugs in this group are virtually never used as medicines. Schedule 5 has a much lower level of control.
Schedule Iii Drugs
How does this affect me? When you collect a Schedule 2-controlled medicine, such as morphine or pethidine, your pharmacist will ask for proof of your identity, such as your passport or driving licence. You'll also be asked to sign the back of your prescription to confirm that you have received the medicine. If you're collecting controlled medication for someone else, you're legally required to show the pharmacist proof of your identity if asked.