How many times may a pharmacy transfer a controlled substance prescription of 30 tablets of Tylenol #3 with five refills indicated on the prescription?
How many times may a pharmacy transfer a controlled substance prescription of 30 tablets of Tylenol #3 with five refills indicated on the prescription?
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Only once. The patient must have the remaining refills processed at the pharmacy to which the prescription was transferred.
In the United States, the transfer of prescriptions for controlled substances is regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and individual state laws. According to federal regulations, a prescription for a controlled substance like Tylenol #3 (which contains codeine) can typically be transferred only one time, with a few exceptions.
However, state laws may impose additional restrictions or guidelines on the transfer of controlled substance prescriptions. Some states may allow only one transfer, while others may permit additional transfers under certain circumstances or with specific requirements.