Which statement about Schedule II inventory is true?

• A. Schedule II items may be commingled with other controlled substances
• B. Schedule II inventory records must be maintained separately from all other controlled substances
• C. Schedule II items do not require separate records
• D. Schedule II items are exempt from inventory requirements

Answer: (B)

Schedule II medicines require the tightest level of control, so their inventory must be kept in separate records from all other controlled substances. This separation helps prevent mix-ups, makes it easier to verify exact counts during audits, and supports a clear chain of custody for substances with high abuse potential like morphine, oxycodone, codeine, fentanyl, methadone, and certain stimulants. The regulatory aim is stricter oversight, so commingling is not allowed, there are no exemptions from inventory requirements, and separate records are indeed required.