How many refills can a CIII-V prescription have?

A prescription for a Schedule III to V controlled substance in Arkansas can legally have up to five refills within a six-month period from the date it was written. This restriction is in place to control the dispensing of these substances and ensure safe usage patterns.

This framework is established under both federal and state law, which recognizes that while these substances can have legitimate medical uses, they also carry the potential for misuse and dependence. By limiting the number of refills, regulations help to manage the distribution of these prescriptions and ensure they are being monitored by healthcare providers.

The other options reflect misunderstandings of the regulations surrounding controlled substances. For example, having three or ten refills would not comply with the maximum allowed under federal guidelines, and stating "unlimited" would be contrary to the control measures in place to mitigate risks associated with these medications. Thus, five refills is the correct and lawful limit for prescriptions in this category.