What is the expiration period for a C-IV prescription?

For a C-IV prescription, the correct expiration period is 6 months from the date the prescription is issued, during which it can have up to 5 refills. This is consistent with federal regulations governing controlled substances, which differentiate between different schedules of drugs in terms of prescribing and refilling limits.

The 6-month expiration means that after this time, the prescription becomes invalid, and a new prescription would be required to continue treatment. Additionally, allowing up to 5 refills provides the patient with the ability to obtain their medication without needing a new prescription for each refill, ensuring ease of access while still maintaining a level of control due to the potential for misuse associated with C-IV substances.

In summary, this combination of an expiration period of 6 months and the allowance of up to 5 refills is designed to balance patient access with the necessary regulatory oversight of controlled substances.