Understanding What Drug Tier Is Hydrocodone: DEA Schedule and Insurance Coverage Explained
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As of October 2014, all hydrocodone combination products were reclassified as Schedule II controlled substances by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) due to their high potential for abuse. This critical change impacts not only prescription rules but also how hydrocodone is categorized under different insurance plan formularies and addresses the question, "What drug tier is hydrocodone?"