See the above post. I dont know how it enforced but refills can only be written for specific pre-approved diagnosis. The Dr has to write the diagnosis ON the prescription, and there can only be 2 refills. In NYS the pharmacy is required to file the scripts and hold them for 5 years. They are forwarded to the authorities in Albany as well(NYS-BCS). The filing and forwarding is for ALL scheduled meds. The above is according to;Title 10 NYS Controlled Substance Regulation. NYS is a bit over the top when it comes to pharmacy regulation. Of course there are the Rockefeller drug laws....Z