What are the Ohio opioid prescription limits?

• A. 14 days and a maximum of 90 dosage units per dispensing
• B. 28 days and a maximum of 120 dosage units
• C. 7 days and a maximum of 60 dosage units
• D. 21 days and a maximum of 180 dosage units

Answer: (A)

Ohio sets explicit prescribing limits on opioid medications to curb misuse and overdose risk. The standard limit for a new opioid prescription is a two-week supply, with no more than 90 dosage units dispensed at a time. This balance aims to provide effective short-term pain relief while reducing leftover medication that could be diverted or misused. In practice, most acute-pain prescriptions should stay within a 14-day supply and 90 units, though exceptions can be made with proper clinical justification for specific situations. Longer durations or higher unit counts would exceed the typical limit and are not the default policy.