Hydrocodone is structurally related to codeine but more
closely related to morphine in its pharmacological
profile. As a drug of abuse, it is equivalent to morphine
with respect to subjective effects, opiate signs and
symptoms, and "liking" scores.

Hydrocodone is an effective cough suppressant and
analgesic.  All products currently marketed in the United
States are either Schedule III combination products
primarily intended for pain management or Schedule V
antitussive medications often marketed in liquid
formulations.

The Schedule III products are currently under review at
the Federal level to determine if an increase in
regulatory control is warranted.


Hydrocodone products are the most frequently
prescribed pharmaceutical opiates in the United States
with over 111 million prescriptions dispensed in 2003.
Despite their obvious utility in medical practice,
hydrocodone products are among the most popular
pharmaceutical drugs associated with drug diversion,
trafficking, abuse, and addiction.


Hydrocodone products are associated with significant
drug abuse. Hydrocodone was ranked 6th among all
controlled substances in the 2002 Drug Abuse Warning
Network (DAWN) emergency department (ED) data.
Poison control data, DAWN medical examiner (ME) data,
and other ME data indicate that hydrocodone deaths
are numerous, widespread, and increasing in number.

In addition, the hydrocodone acetaminophen
combinations (accounting for about 80 % of all
hydrocodone prescriptions) carry significant public
health risk when taken in excess.
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