§1306.23. Partial filling of prescriptions.

21 C.F.R. § 1306.23

The partial filling of a prescription for a controlled substance listed in Schedule III, IV, or V is permissible, provided that:

(a)

Each partial filling is recorded in the same manner as a refilling,

(b)

The total quantity dispensed in all partial fillings does not exceed the total quantity prescribed, and

(c)

No dispensing occurs after 6 months after the date on which the prescription was issued.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[36 FR 18733, Sept. 21, 1971. Redesignated at 38 FR 26609, Sept. 24, 1973, and amended at 51 FR 5320, Feb. 13, 1986; 62 FR 13965, Mar. 24, 1997]

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 821, 823(k), 829, 831, 871(b), unless otherwise noted.

Source: 36 FR 7799, Apr. 24, 1971; 36 FR 13386, July 21, 1971, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 38 FR 26609, Sept. 24, 1973.

[36 FR 18733, Sept. 21, 1971. Redesignated at 38 FR 26609, Sept. 24, 1973, and amended at 51 FR 5320, Feb. 13, 1986; 62 FR 13965, Mar. 24, 1997]