Explain That Partial Fills of Controlled Meds Aren't Considered Refills

December 2014

Questions often come up about how to handle partial fills of controlled substances.

Federal law allows it. But how you manage these depends on the controlled med...state law...and your pharmacy's policy.

Schedule II meds can be partially filled in most cases if you run out of stock AND the remainder of the Rx is filled within 72 hours.

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