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What type of prescription is required to dispense schedule II controlled substances?
What type of prescription is required to dispense schedule II controlled substances?
- Official New York State prescription (correct)
- Electronic prescription delivered within 60 days
- Fax prescription
- Out-of-state prescription or an oral prescription (correct)
Who can dispense schedule II controlled substances in a registered pharmacy?
Who can dispense schedule II controlled substances in a registered pharmacy?
- A pharmacy intern only
- A licensed, registered pharmacist only
- A licensed, registered pharmacist or a pharmacy intern (correct)
- Any authorized practitioner
What information must be indelibly typed, printed, or legibly written on the orange label?
What information must be indelibly typed, printed, or legibly written on the orange label?
- Only the name of the prescribing practitioner
- Only the name, address, and telephone number of the pharmacy
- All the required information, including the directions for use and the legend (correct)
- Only the name and address of the ultimate user
What is the purpose of the orange label on schedule II controlled substances?
What is the purpose of the orange label on schedule II controlled substances?
What is required on the prescription for schedule II controlled substances?
What is required on the prescription for schedule II controlled substances?
What is the time frame for delivering an electronic prescription for schedule II controlled substances?
What is the time frame for delivering an electronic prescription for schedule II controlled substances?
What is the purpose of the legend on the orange label?
What is the purpose of the legend on the orange label?
What information must be recorded in the pharmacy prescription file for schedule II controlled substances?
What information must be recorded in the pharmacy prescription file for schedule II controlled substances?
What is the timeframe within which a pharmacy must file prescription information with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement?
What is the timeframe within which a pharmacy must file prescription information with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement?
What is the purpose of a zero report filed by pharmacies and dispensing practitioners?
What is the purpose of a zero report filed by pharmacies and dispensing practitioners?
What information must be included when filing prescription information with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement?
What information must be included when filing prescription information with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement?
Under what circumstances may a waiver of filing requirements be issued by the commissioner?
Under what circumstances may a waiver of filing requirements be issued by the commissioner?
What is the maximum period of time for which a waiver granted by the commissioner shall be valid?
What is the maximum period of time for which a waiver granted by the commissioner shall be valid?
What is the timeframe within which a pharmacy must retain an endorsed prescription?
What is the timeframe within which a pharmacy must retain an endorsed prescription?
What must a pharmacy or practitioner who has been granted a waiver do within five business days of a change in circumstances?
What must a pharmacy or practitioner who has been granted a waiver do within five business days of a change in circumstances?
What is the purpose of requiring patient identification at the time of delivery of a controlled substance?
What is the purpose of requiring patient identification at the time of delivery of a controlled substance?
How must an emergency oral prescription be recorded by the pharmacist?
How must an emergency oral prescription be recorded by the pharmacist?
What information must be included on an official New York State prescription?
What information must be included on an official New York State prescription?
What must a pharmacist do to verify an emergency oral prescription?
What must a pharmacist do to verify an emergency oral prescription?
Under what circumstances may a pharmacy deliver prescriptions by mail or licensed express delivery services?
Under what circumstances may a pharmacy deliver prescriptions by mail or licensed express delivery services?
What is the maximum quantity of controlled substances that can be dispensed in an emergency oral prescription?
What is the maximum quantity of controlled substances that can be dispensed in an emergency oral prescription?
What is the timeframe within which a pharmacy must file a zero report with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement?
What is the timeframe within which a pharmacy must file a zero report with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement?
What must a prescribing practitioner do within 72 hours after authorizing an emergency oral prescription?
What must a prescribing practitioner do within 72 hours after authorizing an emergency oral prescription?
What information must be included on the face of the written prescription delivered to the pharmacist within 72 hours?
What information must be included on the face of the written prescription delivered to the pharmacist within 72 hours?
What is the purpose of requiring a licensed, registered pharmacist to endorse a prescription?
What is the purpose of requiring a licensed, registered pharmacist to endorse a prescription?
What must a pharmacist do if they fail to receive the original prescription within 72 hours after transmitting a prescription by facsimile?
What must a pharmacist do if they fail to receive the original prescription within 72 hours after transmitting a prescription by facsimile?
How must prescriptions transmitted by facsimile be filed by the pharmacist?
How must prescriptions transmitted by facsimile be filed by the pharmacist?
What must a pharmacist do with the original prescription received from the prescribing practitioner?
What must a pharmacist do with the original prescription received from the prescribing practitioner?
Under what circumstances can a pharmacist change information on an official New York State prescription or an out-of-state written prescription?
Under what circumstances can a pharmacist change information on an official New York State prescription or an out-of-state written prescription?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What is required for a pharmacy computer application to process electronic controlled substance prescriptions?
What is required for a pharmacy computer application to process electronic controlled substance prescriptions?
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?
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?
What must a pharmacist do when filling a prescription in a manner that requires a notation on the prescription if it were written?
What must a pharmacist do when filling a prescription in a manner that requires a notation on the prescription if it were written?
What is required for a pharmacist to process electronic controlled substance prescriptions?
What is required for a pharmacist to process electronic controlled substance prescriptions?
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?
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?
What is required on the prescription when a pharmacist partially fills a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance?
What is required on the prescription when a pharmacist partially fills a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance?
What is the time frame within which a pharmacist must partially fill a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance under certain circumstances?
What is the time frame within which a pharmacist must partially fill a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance under certain circumstances?
When may a pharmacist orally receive missing information from a practitioner to complete a prescription?
When may a pharmacist orally receive missing information from a practitioner to complete a prescription?
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?
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?
What information must be recorded on the prescription when a patient is diagnosed as terminally ill?
What information must be recorded on the prescription when a patient is diagnosed as terminally ill?
Under what circumstances may a pharmacist partially fill a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance?
Under what circumstances may a pharmacist partially fill a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance?
What is the purpose of recording the date of filling on the prescription?
What is the purpose of recording the date of filling on the prescription?
What is required when a pharmacist partially fills a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance under certain circumstances?
What is required when a pharmacist partially fills a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance under certain circumstances?
What is the deadline for submitting information electronically to the New York State Department of Health?
What is the deadline for submitting information electronically to the New York State Department of Health?
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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Description
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.
