title: Hydrocodone rescheduling amendment and pipeline products on the horizon.
abstract: A controversial bill to change the classification of the opioid hydrocodone from Schedule II to Schedule II might help decrease the incidence of drug abuse through stricter regulation of Schedule II products, or, as some groups claim, it might hinder access for patients with legitimate prescriptions.
authors.forename: Jennifer A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Gershman
authors.forename: Andrea D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Fass