How many times can a CIII-V prescription be transferred?

The regulation concerning the transfer of Schedule III to V prescriptions is based on federal law, which allows such prescriptions to be transferred between pharmacies only one time. This restriction is in place to minimize the potential for misuse and to maintain accurate tracking of controlled substances in the context of proper record-keeping and inventory control.

Specifically, when a prescription for a CIII-V drug is first filled at a pharmacy, it can be transferred one time to another pharmacy. However, the original pharmacy and the receiving pharmacy must meet certain documentation requirements, and record-keeping must be meticulous to ensure adherence to regulations.

The other options do not accurately represent the regulations governing the transfer of controlled substance prescriptions. For instance, allowing unlimited transfers would create significant challenges in tracking medication dispensing, while three times or until expiration do not conform to the established legal framework for these schedules. Thus, the limit of one time ensures greater control over prescription medications classified under Schedules III through V.