Is there a federal time limit on when C-IIs must be filled?

• A. No
• B. 30 days
• C. 60 days
• D. 90 days

Answer: (A)

Schedule II prescriptions have a defined window for dispensing. Federal law requires that a C-II prescription be filled within 90 days from the date it was written. There’s no option to refill a Schedule II prescription, so if the full quantity isn’t dispensed within that 90-day period, the prescription expires and a new prescription from the prescriber is needed. While there are special rules for partial fillings in certain situations (such as terminally ill patients or long-term care facilities), the standard rule to remember is the 90-day deadline for dispensing. This helps ensure the medication is dispensed within a legally authorized timeframe and remains compliant with federal regulations.