What would be an advantage for a dentist to call the pharmacy with a prescription for Tylenol #3 rather than hydrocodone for a patient who calls late at night requesting medication for pain following root canal therapy?

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Tylenol #3 has moderate abuse potential and prescriptions may be telephoned.Hydrocodone has high abuse potential and requires a written prescription with the provider's signature.Tylenol #3 is a Schedule III controlled substance.It is not available over-the-counter and requires a prescription.Hydrocodone has more potency and a higher abuse potential than Tylenol #3.

What Would Be an Advantage for a Dentist to Call