Schedule II prescriptions: which statement is true?

• A. They can be faxed or emailed and refilled up to five times.
• B. They may be dispensed only for emergency situations.
• C. They are valid for 90 days, cannot be refilled, and are limited to a 30-day supply.
• D. They can be refilled up to 12 times within 180 days.

Answer: (C)

Schedule II prescriptions are tightly controlled. They cannot be refilled, and the quantity dispensed is typically limited to a 30-day supply per fill. The prescription itself remains valid for a defined period (often up to 90 days from the date of issue) for the pharmacist to dispense, but no refills are allowed after the initial dispense. This is why the statement that they are valid for 90 days, cannot be refilled, and are limited to a 30-day supply is the true one. The other options conflict with the no-refill rule or imply allowances (emergency-only dispensing or multiple refills) that aren’t permitted for Schedule II substances.