Emergency Oral Prescriptions Quiz

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What circumstances might lead a pharmacy to apply for a waiver to extend its filing period?

Economic hardship, technological limitations, or other exceptional circumstances.

What is the maximum allowable filing period extension granted by the commissioner?

The filing period cannot exceed the 15th day of the next month following the month of delivery.

List three key pieces of information that must be included in the filings to the department.

Pharmacy prescription number, patient name, and date prescription filled.

How should the patient name field be filled out in the case of animal prescriptions?

It should be filled with the name of the animal's owner. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an emergency in the context of drug administration according to the rules?

Immediate drug administration is necessary for treatment with no alternative and no prescription possible. Signup and view all the answers

What identifies the prescriber when filing the required information?

The prescriber's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a waiver application to be granted, according to the specified section?

The waiver must be applied for in the same manner and meet the requirements of Section 80.63(c)(2)(x). Signup and view all the answers

What special identifier may be required in filings, aside from the prescription number?

The serial number of the official prescription form or an identifier designated by the department. Signup and view all the answers

What requirements must a pharmacist follow when filling an emergency oral prescription for schedule II substances?

The pharmacist must reduce the prescription to writing or an electronic record, dispense conforming to labeling requirements, and verify the identity of the practitioner and user. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum quantity of controlled substances that can be prescribed orally in an emergency according to the regulations?

A quantity that does not exceed a five-day supply. Signup and view all the answers

What must a prescribing practitioner do within 72 hours after an emergency oral prescription is authorized?

The practitioner must deliver a written or electronic prescription to the pharmacist, marked 'Authorization for emergency dispensing.' Signup and view all the answers

What action must a pharmacist take if they do not receive the written prescription for an emergency oral prescription?

The pharmacist must notify the department in writing or electronically within seven days of dispensing. Signup and view all the answers

For how long must the endorsed prescription for an emergency oral prescription be retained by the pharmacy proprietor?

The endorsed prescription must be retained for a period of five years. Signup and view all the answers

What additional information must be included on the written or electronic prescription delivered after an emergency oral prescription?

The words 'Authorization for emergency dispensing' must be written or typed on the face of the prescription. Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for submitting prescription information to the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement after dispensing a controlled substance?

The information must be filed electronically within 24 hours after the substance was delivered. Signup and view all the answers

What is required from a pharmacist when filling an emergency oral prescription regarding the date?

The pharmacist must endorse the prescription with the date of delivery and their signature. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emergency Oral Prescriptions for Controlled Substances

Practitioners can orally prescribe Schedule II controlled substances in emergencies.
Pharmacists are allowed to dispense these prescriptions under specific conditions.

Requirements for Pharmacists

Must reduce the oral prescription to writing or an electronic record immediately.
Dispensing must adhere to labeling requirements that would apply to non-emergency prescriptions.
Pharmacists must verify the identity of both the prescribing practitioner and the ultimate user.

Limitations on Prescription Quantity

Oral prescriptions cannot exceed a five-day supply for proper use of the substance.

Follow-Up on Prescriptions

Practitioners must provide a written or electronic prescription within 72 hours post-emergency authorization.
The prescription must state "Authorization for emergency dispensing."

Pharmacist Responsibilities

Pharmacist must document the date of delivery and endorse the prescription with their signature.
The endorsed prescription must be retained for five years.

Filing Requirements

Prescription information must be electronically filed with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement within 24 hours.
Filing must include details such as pharmacy prescription number, national identification number, patient info, prescription fill date, and prescriber's DEA number.

Waiver Provisions

Pharmacies can request a waiver for delayed filing due to economic hardship or technological limitations.
Waivers are subject to specific requirements and cannot extend the filing period beyond the 15th of the following month.

Definition of Emergency

An "emergency" is characterized by the necessity for immediate drug administration with no alternative treatment available, and the inability to produce a written or electronic prescription at the time.

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Description

Test your knowledge on the guidelines for emergency oral prescriptions of Schedule II controlled substances. This quiz covers the requirements for both practitioners and pharmacists, including proper dispensing protocols and identity verification.