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Administrative Controlled Substances Code Number
Introduction
Overview
The Administrative Controlled Substances Code Number (ACSCN) is a number assigned to drugs listed on the schedules created by the Controlled Substances Act. The ACSCN is defined in 21 CFR § 1308.03(a).
Each chemical/drug on one of the schedules is assigned an ACSN. For example, heroin is assigned 9200.
For a complete list, see the list of schedules:
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