How often can prescriptions for Schedule III drugs be refilled?

The correct answer is based on the regulations that govern the refilling of prescriptions for controlled substances, specifically Schedule III drugs. Under federal law, prescriptions for Schedule III and IV controlled substances can be refilled up to five times within a six-month period from the date the prescription was issued.

This means that if a patient is prescribed a Schedule III drug, they can receive their medication up to five times during that six-month timeframe, given that each refill is authorized by the prescribing individual and there are no state regulations that impose stricter limits. Refilling beyond this five-refill limit within the six months would require a new prescription.

The other options do not align with these federal guidelines. For instance, the suggestion of refilling prescriptions once every 30 days is not accurate in terms of the number of times over six months; it could imply multiple refills but does not specify the overall limit. Similarly, claiming that a prescription for Schedule III drugs can only be filled once or every month fails to account for the established federal allowances.