Which of the following is true regarding the dispensing of controlled substances?

The statement regarding controlled substances that is true is that they have a variety of abuse potentials. This classification reflects the fact that controlled substances are categorized into different schedules (I to V) by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) based on their potential for abuse and dependence.

Substances in Schedule I are considered to have a high potential for abuse, with no accepted medical use (such as heroin), while substances in Schedule V have a lower potential for abuse (such as cough preparations with less than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters). This variety in potential for abuse necessitates strict regulations surrounding their prescription, dispensing, and storage. Understanding this variability is crucial for pharmacy technicians, as it influences how these medications are managed in a pharmacy setting and their impact on public health and safety.

The other options do not accurately reflect the regulations and practices related to controlled substances. For example, they cannot be dispensed without a prescription under normal circumstances, they do require special storage conditions, and they do not have an indefinite refilling policy due to the potential for abuse.