For Schedule III, IV, and CV prescriptions, what are the limits on time to fill and number of refills?

• A. Sixty days after issuance; no refills.
• B. Nine months after issuance; no more than five refills.
• C. One year after issuance; no more than six refills.
• D. Six months after issuance; no more than five refills.

Answer: (D)

For Schedule III, IV, and CV prescriptions, the time to fill and the number of refills are governed by a six-month window from the date issued, with up to five refills allowed within that window. The initial dispensing counts as the first fill, so you can dispense up to six total portions (the initial fill plus up to five refills) before the prescription expires. After six months, no further refills are permitted. This is why six months after issuance with no more than five refills is the correct framework.