True or False: Prescriptions for Schedule VI controlled substances may be transferred between pharmacies only one time.

The statement is false because prescriptions for Schedule VI controlled substances, which in Massachusetts include substances without an accepted medical use and are therefore not classified under federal schedules, can actually be transferred multiple times between pharmacies, provided that each transfer is done in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Although certain controlled substances have strict transfer limitations, Schedule VI substances are treated differently in this regard. Regulations typically specify that pharmacists may transfer prescriptions for these types of substances as long as proper documentation is maintained. This flexibility allows for better patient access to medications, accommodating circumstances such as pharmacy location changes or patient preferences.

In contrast, some controlled substances in higher schedules (like Schedule III-V and I) have specific limitations on transfers and often allow only one-time transfers unless they are handled via electronic transmission systems that permit additional transfers. This distinction highlights the regulatory framework surrounding different schedules of controlled substances in Massachusetts.