A prescription for Tramadol (Ultram) can be refilled how many times?

Tramadol is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act. This classification allows for a certain number of refills on prescriptions for such medications. Specifically, Schedule IV substances can be refilled up to five times within a six-month period from the date the prescription was written.

This means that if a prescription for Tramadol is written correctly, the pharmacist can provide refills for that prescription up to five times as long as those refills are filled within the designated time frame. This is crucial for both patient safety and regulatory compliance to ensure that medications classified as having a lower potential for abuse compared to Schedule II or III substances are managed appropriately.

In summary, the reason why the number of refills for Tramadol can be five times is based on its classification as a Schedule IV controlled substance and the regulations that govern how often these prescriptions can be dispensed within a specific time frame.