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What type of prescription is required to dispense schedule II controlled substances?
Who can dispense schedule II controlled substances in a registered pharmacy?
What information must be indelibly typed, printed, or legibly written on the orange label?
What is the purpose of the orange label on schedule II controlled substances?
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What is required on the prescription for schedule II controlled substances?
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What is the time frame for delivering an electronic prescription for schedule II controlled substances?
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What is the purpose of the legend on the orange label?
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What information must be recorded in the pharmacy prescription file for schedule II controlled substances?
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What is the timeframe within which a pharmacy must file prescription information with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement?
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What is the purpose of a zero report filed by pharmacies and dispensing practitioners?
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What information must be included when filing prescription information with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement?
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Under what circumstances may a waiver of filing requirements be issued by the commissioner?
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What is the maximum period of time for which a waiver granted by the commissioner shall be valid?
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What is the timeframe within which a pharmacy must retain an endorsed prescription?
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What must a pharmacy or practitioner who has been granted a waiver do within five business days of a change in circumstances?
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What is the purpose of requiring patient identification at the time of delivery of a controlled substance?
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How must an emergency oral prescription be recorded by the pharmacist?
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What information must be included on an official New York State prescription?
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What must a pharmacist do to verify an emergency oral prescription?
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Under what circumstances may a pharmacy deliver prescriptions by mail or licensed express delivery services?
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What is the maximum quantity of controlled substances that can be dispensed in an emergency oral prescription?
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What is the timeframe within which a pharmacy must file a zero report with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement?
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What must a prescribing practitioner do within 72 hours after authorizing an emergency oral prescription?
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What information must be included on the face of the written prescription delivered to the pharmacist within 72 hours?
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What is the purpose of requiring a licensed, registered pharmacist to endorse a prescription?
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What must a pharmacist do if they fail to receive the original prescription within 72 hours after transmitting a prescription by facsimile?
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How must prescriptions transmitted by facsimile be filed by the pharmacist?
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What must a pharmacist do with the original prescription received from the prescribing practitioner?
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Under what circumstances can a pharmacist change information on an official New York State prescription or an out-of-state written prescription?
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What notation must a pharmacist make when filling an electronic prescription that requires a change in accordance with subdivision (k) or subdivision (l) of this section?
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What must a pharmacist do when receiving a written or oral prescription for a schedule II controlled substance that indicates it was originally transmitted electronically to the pharmacy?
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What must a pharmacist do when receiving a written or oral prescription for a schedule II controlled substance that indicates it was originally transmitted electronically to a separate pharmacy?
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What is required for a pharmacy computer application to process electronic controlled substance prescriptions?
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Why must a pharmacist mark a prescription as void when receiving a written or oral prescription for a schedule II controlled substance that indicates it was originally transmitted electronically to the pharmacy?
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What must a pharmacist do when filling a prescription in a manner that requires a notation on the prescription if it were written?
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What is required for a pharmacist to process electronic controlled substance prescriptions?
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Under what circumstances may a waiver be issued to allow a pharmacy to file information electronically with the New York State Department of Health within a longer period of time?
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What is required on the prescription when a pharmacist partially fills a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance?
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What is the time frame within which a pharmacist must partially fill a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance under certain circumstances?
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When may a pharmacist orally receive missing information from a practitioner to complete a prescription?
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What is the maximum time frame within which a partial filling of a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance may occur for patients residing in a residential healthcare facility?
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What information must be recorded on the prescription when a patient is diagnosed as terminally ill?
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Under what circumstances may a pharmacist partially fill a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance?
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What is the purpose of recording the date of filling on the prescription?
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What is required when a pharmacist partially fills a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance under certain circumstances?
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What is the deadline for submitting information electronically to the New York State Department of Health?
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Study Notes
Pharmacists and Controlled Substances
- A licensed, registered pharmacist or pharmacy intern can sell and dispense schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances to an ultimate user in a registered pharmacy, provided they are dispensed pursuant to a valid prescription.
- The prescription must be dispensed within 30 days of the date it was signed by the authorized practitioner.
Labeling Requirements
- The substance must be enclosed in a suitable and durable container with an orange label that includes:
- The name and address of the ultimate user
- The name, address, and telephone number of the pharmacy
- Specific directions for use
- The name of the prescribing practitioner
- A legend warning that the substance is dangerous unless used as directed
- The prescription number and date of filling
- The name of the controlled substance or its code number assigned by the department
Prescription Filing and Verification
- The pharmacist must endorse the prescription with their signature, date of filling, and prescription number.
- The endorsed prescription must be retained by the pharmacy for five years.
- Prescription information must be filed electronically with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement within 24 hours of delivery.
- The information filed must include patient demographics, prescription details, and dispensing information.
Emergency Oral Prescriptions
- Emergency oral prescriptions for schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances can be dispensed in an emergency situation.
- The pharmacist must contemporaneously reduce the prescription to a written memoranda or electronic record.
- The prescription must be verified with the prescribing practitioner and the ultimate user.
Partial Filling of Prescriptions
- A pharmacist can partially fill a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance under certain circumstances.
- The partial filling must be recorded on the prescription, and the remaining portion can be filled within 72 hours.
Prescription Validation and Notification
- A pharmacist must validate the prescription with the prescribing practitioner before dispensing.
- If the prescription is incomplete, the practitioner can orally furnish the missing information to the pharmacist.
- If the prescription is changed, the pharmacist must make a notation on the prescription and initial the change.
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This quiz covers the laws and regulations regarding the dispensing of controlled substances, including schedule II, III, and IV substances, by licensed pharmacists and pharmacy interns.