Who is responsible for determining if a substance is classified as a schedule 3-5 drug?

The responsibility for determining if a substance is classified as a schedule 3-5 drug falls primarily to the Wyoming Commissioner of Drugs and Substances Controlled. This position is tasked with overseeing the regulation of controlled substances within the state, including their classification according to the legal schedules established by state and federal law. The Commissioner evaluates various factors related to the substance's potential for abuse, medical use, and safety, which directly influences its classification.

While the Pharmaceutical Board of Wyoming and the Wyoming Department of Health play essential roles in the broader context of pharmacy practice and public health, the specific authority to classify drugs into schedules is generally vested in the Commissioner. The Federal Drug Enforcement Agency does have a role at the federal level for controlled substances, but for state-specific classifications like those for schedules 3-5, the state authority takes precedence.