What is the federal rule for refilling a Schedule III or IV prescription after all refills are used?
QUESTION
Identify whether a Schedule II prescription may be refilled if the prescriber wrote "refill x1".
QUESTION
Identify whether a Schedule III prescription written 7 months ago may be refilled under federal law.
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ANSWER
No; refills are prohibited after 6 months from the issue date. Federal law voids refills for Schedule III after 6 months to ensure timely reevaluation by the prescriber.