Which drugs are required to be stored behind the counter?

Certain drugs, particularly ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, are classified as "scheduled listed chemical products" under the Controlled Substances Act due to their potential use in the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine. In Vermont and many other states, these substances are required to be stored behind the pharmacy counter in order to regulate their sale and limit access to the public.

This regulation helps ensure that sales of these products are tracked, and it also assists in preventing misuse. Customers must present valid identification, and there are limits on the quantity that can be purchased, reinforcing the importance of monitoring their distribution.

The other options do not capture this requirement accurately. Schedule I drugs are banned for sale altogether, controlled substances include a broad category but do not specifically address the storage of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, while stating that all prescription medications need to be stored behind the counter would be too extensive and not accurately reflective of the regulations that apply specifically to certain controlled substances or listed chemical products.