Questions and Answers
What is the maximum time frame within which a pharmacist can dispense a controlled substance after the prescription is signed?
Thirty days.
Under what condition can a pharmacist dispense more than a thirty day supply of a controlled substance?
If the ultimate user has exhausted all but a seven day supply from a previous prescription.
What additional provision allows a pharmacist to dispense up to a three month supply of a controlled substance?
If the prescription includes a statement that it is for a condition listed by the commissioner.
What type of prescriptions are acceptable for a pharmacist to dispense controlled substances?
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Can a pharmacist dispense a part of a controlled substance prescription?
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Who consults with the commissioner regarding the regulations for dispensing controlled substances?
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What is the maximum supply of a Schedule II substance that a pharmacist can dispense at one time in New York?
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What specific information must be included on the label of a controlled substance container?
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Which legend must be prominently displayed on the label of a controlled substance?
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How should a pharmacist indicate the date of delivery on a prescription for a controlled substance?
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What color labels or indicators should be used to identify a controlled substance container?
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What must a pharmacist do if a controlled substance is prescribed for animal use?
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What additional information might be required on the label if requested by the practitioner?
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What is the purpose of applying labels in a manner that inhibits their removal?
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A licensed pharmacist may dispense controlled substances only upon the delivery of an official New York state ______ or the receipt of an electronic prescription.
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A pharmacist may sell or dispense up to a ______ month supply of a controlled substance if a certain statement appears on the prescription.
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Pharmacists must act in ______ faith and in the course of their professional practice.
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No pharmacy or pharmacist may sell or dispense greater than a ______ day supply of a controlled substance to an ultimate user without prior conditions being met.
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The ultimate user must have exhausted all but a ______ day supply of the controlled substance from any previously issued prescription.
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The regulations for dispensing controlled substances are established by the ______ in consultation with the commissioner of education.
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A pharmacist may sell or dispense up to a six month supply of any substance listed in subdivision (h) of Schedule II of section thirty-three hundred six of this article if there appears a statement that the substance has been prescribed to treat one of the conditions that have been enumerated by the ______ as warranting the prescribing of a specified greater supply.
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No controlled substance may be so dispensed or sold unless it is enclosed within a suitable ______.
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The name and address of the ultimate user for whom the substance is intended must be affixed to the container as part of the ______.
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The label must prominently mark 'CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, ______ UNLESS USED AS DIRECTED'.
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Such container shall be identified as a controlled substance by either an orange ______.
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Any label, transparency, or auxiliary label shall be applied in a manner which would inhibit its ______.
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The pharmacist filling the controlled substance prescription shall endorse upon the original official prescription the date of ______ and his or her signature.
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If a controlled substance is prescribed for use upon an ______, the species of such animal must be included on the label.
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Study Notes
Regulations for Dispensing Controlled Substances in New York State
- A licensed pharmacist can dispense controlled substances only with an official New York state prescription or electronic prescription.
- Prescriptions must be received within thirty days of being signed by an authorized practitioner to be valid.
- Pharmacists may dispense portions of prescriptions according to commissioner regulations.
Supply Limitations
- A pharmacy may provide a maximum of a thirty-day supply of controlled substances unless previous prescriptions are depleted to a seven-day supply.
- Up to a three-month supply can be dispensed if the prescription includes a statement supporting the extended supply due to specific conditions regulated by the commissioner.
- For substances in subdivision (h) of Schedule II, pharmacists can dispense a six-month supply with a supporting statement on the prescription.
Labeling Requirements
- Controlled substances must be in a suitable container with a legible label that includes:
- Name and address of the ultimate user or animal custody details if applicable.
- Name, address, and phone number of the dispensing pharmacy.
- Directions for use as per the prescribing instructions.
- Name of the prescribing practitioner.
- A warning legend: "CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DANGEROUS UNLESS USED AS DIRECTED."
- Prescription number from the pharmacist’s file.
- A code number for the substance or its name if requested by the practitioner.
Container Identification
- Containers for controlled substances must be clearly identified using:
- An orange label, or
- A different color label with an orange transparent tape, or
- An auxiliary orange label stating "Controlled Substance, Dangerous Unless Used As Directed."
- Labels must be applied to prevent removal.
Pharmacist's Endorsement
- The pharmacist must document the date of delivery and sign the original prescription or provide an electronic signature for electronic prescriptions.
Regulations for Dispensing Controlled Substances in New York State
- A licensed pharmacist can dispense controlled substances only with an official New York state prescription or electronic prescription.
- Prescriptions must be received within thirty days of being signed by an authorized practitioner to be valid.
- Pharmacists may dispense portions of prescriptions according to commissioner regulations.
Supply Limitations
- A pharmacy may provide a maximum of a thirty-day supply of controlled substances unless previous prescriptions are depleted to a seven-day supply.
- Up to a three-month supply can be dispensed if the prescription includes a statement supporting the extended supply due to specific conditions regulated by the commissioner.
- For substances in subdivision (h) of Schedule II, pharmacists can dispense a six-month supply with a supporting statement on the prescription.
Labeling Requirements
- Controlled substances must be in a suitable container with a legible label that includes:
- Name and address of the ultimate user or animal custody details if applicable.
- Name, address, and phone number of the dispensing pharmacy.
- Directions for use as per the prescribing instructions.
- Name of the prescribing practitioner.
- A warning legend: "CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DANGEROUS UNLESS USED AS DIRECTED."
- Prescription number from the pharmacist’s file.
- A code number for the substance or its name if requested by the practitioner.
Container Identification
- Containers for controlled substances must be clearly identified using:
- An orange label, or
- A different color label with an orange transparent tape, or
- An auxiliary orange label stating "Controlled Substance, Dangerous Unless Used As Directed."
- Labels must be applied to prevent removal.
Pharmacist's Endorsement
- The pharmacist must document the date of delivery and sign the original prescription or provide an electronic signature for electronic prescriptions.
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Test your knowledge on the dispensing regulations for controlled substances in New York State. This quiz covers the requirements for licensed pharmacists when dealing with official and electronic prescriptions. Ensure you understand the guidelines that dictate the professional practice of pharmacy in this state.
