Which of the following correctly identifies a restriction of Schedule III substances?

Schedule III substances are classified as having a moderate potential for abuse and are associated with accepted medical uses. This classification indicates that while these substances can be abused, the risk is lower compared to Schedule I and II substances, which are considered to have a higher potential for abuse and dependence. Thus, identifying that Schedule III substances have a mild potential for abuse reflects an understanding of their relative abuse potential within the controlled substances schedule.

This classification also allows for certain regulations and restrictions. For instance, Schedule III substances can be prescribed and have specific refill regulations that permit refills, subject to certain limits. In fact, they can be refilled up to five times within six months, contradicting any notion that they cannot be refilled more than five times. Additionally, while there may be packaging requirements for some substances, it is not a defining characteristic of Schedule III substances in the same way as their potential for abuse. Therefore, the understanding of their abuse potential is key to their classification and the regulations surrounding them.