### Question
How does the law define filling new prescriptions for controlled substances in schedule III, IV, or V?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 802*, **filling new prescriptions for controlled substances in schedule III, IV, or V** is defined as:

> filling a prescription for an individual for a controlled substance in schedule III, IV, or V, if—


(A) the pharmacy dispensing that prescription has previously dispensed to the patient a controlled substance other than by means of the Internet and pursuant to the valid prescription of a practitioner that meets the applicable requirements of subsections (b) and (c) of section 829 of this title (in this paragraph referred to as the "original prescription")

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part A-Introductory Provisions**

