{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"11200","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 11200","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT [11000. - 11651.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Prescriptions [11150. - 11209.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Refilling Prescriptions [11200. - 11201.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10/chapter-4/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 616, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>(a) No person shall dispense or refill a controlled substance prescription more than six months after the date thereof. </p><p>(b) No prescription for a Schedule III or IV substance may be refilled more than five times and in an amount, for all refills of that prescription taken together, exceeding a 120-day supply. </p><p>(c) No prescription for a Schedule II substance may be refilled. </p>","text":"(a) No person shall dispense or refill a controlled substance prescription more than six months after the date thereof. (b) No prescription for a Schedule III or IV substance may be refilled more than five times and in an amount, for all refills of that prescription taken together, exceeding a 120-day supply. (c) No prescription for a Schedule II substance may be refilled.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/refilling-prescriptions-11200","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}