class C drug

British

noun

law (in Britain) any of the least dangerous group of controlled drugs, including temazepam and cannabis Compare class A drug class B drug

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It comes after MPs voted overwhelmingly to have it categorised as a class C drug, by 404 votes to 36, last month.

From BBC

A. Betamethasone is a Class C drug that is allowed in Kentucky as a therapeutic.

From Seattle Times

Possession of diazepam, which is a Class C drug without a prescription, carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison.

From BBC

Another charge alleges that he drove without insurance and was in possession of the class A drug diamorphine and class C drug diazepam.

From BBC

It is a Class C drug in the state.

From Seattle Times

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