Question 1

Which DEA schedule includes drugs with high abuse potential and accepted medical use, such as oxycodone, fentanyl, and amphetamine salts?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II includes drugs with high abuse potential but accepted medical use; prescriptions cannot be refilled and require a new written order each time they are dispensed.

Question 2

How many refills are permitted for a Schedule III or IV controlled substance prescription under federal law?

Accepted Answer

Schedule III and IV prescriptions may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months from the date the prescription was originally written by the authorized prescriber.

Question 3

Why are Schedule I substances such as heroin and LSD unavailable by prescription in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Schedule I drugs have no currently accepted medical use and high abuse potential, so federal law prohibits their prescription for patient treatment in any clinical setting.

Question 4

What information must appear on every valid prescription for a controlled substance under federal regulations?

Accepted Answer

The prescription must include the date, patient name and address, prescriber name, DEA number, drug name, strength, quantity, directions for use, and number of refills authorized.

Question 5

How long is a Schedule II prescription valid before it expires under most state pharmacy laws?

Accepted Answer

Most states require Schedule II prescriptions to be filled within 30 days of the date written, though some states allow up to 90 days depending on local regulations.

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