How many days of medication can a single prescription for a Schedule II substance provide if broken into three separate prescriptions?

A single prescription for a Schedule II substance can be provided in three separate prescriptions, each for a maximum duration of 30 days. This is in accordance with federal regulations, which allow a prescriber to write multiple prescriptions for a Schedule II medication to be filled on different dates. Each of these prescriptions can represent up to a 30-day supply, totaling a maximum of 90 days when summed together.

The law permits this method as a way to ensure that patients maintain access to their medications while also allowing for enhanced monitoring by prescribers and pharmacists. This structure helps to mitigate the risks associated with the potential misuse of Schedule II substances while supporting patients who require sustained therapy. Thus, when the prescriptions are separated, they can collectively cover a longer duration than a single prescription would allow.