Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 432 of 2368

A client asks the nurse why the clinic cannot simply refill their Schedule II opioid prescription. Which response by the nurse is correct?

Refills for Schedule II medications are not allowed and need a new prescription.
Schedule II medications can be refilled up to five times.
Schedule II refills are allowed when ordered by phone.
Schedule II medications may be refilled if the pharmacist agrees.

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Correct answer: Refills for Schedule II medications are not allowed and need a new prescription.

Schedule II drugs cannot be refilled. Only Schedule III or IV medications may be refilled, up to five times.

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026