Questions and Answers
Which of the following substances is not listed in Schedule II?
What is the primary method of writing prescriptions for Schedule II substances?
Who must sign the prescription for a Schedule II substance?
What information must be included on the prescription for a Schedule II substance?
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What is the requirement for the prescriber's signature on the prescription?
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Can electronic prescriptions be used for Schedule II substances?
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What information must be included on the prescription for a Schedule II substance intended for an animal?
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Where must the printed name of the prescriber appear on the prescription?
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What is the purpose of the imprinted or stamped name on a prescription?
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What is the requirement for the quantity of dosage units on an official New York State prescription?
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What is the exception to the 30-day supply rule for controlled substances?
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What is the requirement for the electronic signature on an electronic prescription?
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What is the consequence of a prescriber failing to indicate a patient's limited English proficiency on the prescription?
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What is the requirement for the date on a prescription?
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What is the requirement for a prescription generated on an electronic system and printed out or transmitted via facsimile?
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What is the maximum supply of a controlled substance that can be prescribed for the treatment of panic disorders?
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What is the requirement for the practitioner issuing a prescription for a controlled substance for a period exceeding 30 days?
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What is the purpose of the code on a prescription for a controlled substance exceeding 30 days?
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What notation must a pharmacist make electronically when filling an electronic prescription under subdivision (g) or (h) of this section?
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What should a practitioner do when notified that an electronic prescription was not successfully delivered?
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What happens if the content of an electronic prescription is altered during transmission?
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Under which subdivisions of this section must a pharmacist make a notation electronically when filling an electronic prescription?
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What information must a practitioner indicate on a replacement prescription when the original electronic prescription was not successfully delivered?
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What is the consequence for a pharmacy if an electronic prescription is deemed to be invalid?
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What is the purpose of enumerating certain conditions by the regulations of the commissioner?
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Under what circumstances can a practitioner transmit a prescription to a dispensing pharmacy by facsimile?
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What is the timeframe for the prescribing practitioner to deliver the original prescription to the pharmacist after transmitting it by facsimile?
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What information can a pharmacist enter on a prescription without oral authorization from the practitioner?
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When can a practitioner orally authorize a pharmacist to change information on a prescription?
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What must the pharmacist do when a prescription is incomplete?
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What is the purpose of the requirement for the practitioner to note the patient's status as a 'hospice patient' or 'RHCF patient' on the prescription?
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What is the consequence if the pharmacist fails to receive the original prescription within 72 hours of dispensing the controlled substance?
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What is the significance of the Department's approval or licensing of the hospice program or RHCF?
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What is the purpose of the requirement for the practitioner to cause the original prescription to be delivered to the pharmacist?
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Study Notes
Schedule II Substances
- The following substances are listed under Schedule II:
- Alprazolam
- Bromazepam
- Camazepam
- Chlordiazepoxide
- Clobazam
- Clonazepam
- Clorazepate
- Clotiazepam
- Cloxazolam
- Delorazepam
- Diazepam
- Estazolam
- Ethyl Loflazepate
- Fludiazepam
- Flunitrazepam
- Flurazepam
- Halazepam
- Haloxazolam
- Ketazolam
- Loprazolam
- Lorazepam
- Lormetazepam
- Medazepam
- Midazolam
- Nimetazepam
- Nitrazepam
- Nordiazepam
- Oxazepam
- Oxazolam
- Pinazepam
- Prazepam
- Quazepam
- Temazepam
- Tetrazepam
- Triazolam
Prescription Requirements
- Prescriptions for Schedule II substances must be written with ink, indelible pencil, typewriter, or by other electronic means approved by the department.
- The prescription must be signed by the practitioner.
- Electronic prescriptions may be created, signed, and transmitted electronically, but must comply with all other requirements for issuing a prescription for a controlled substance.
- The prescription must contain the following information:
- Name, sex, address, and age of the ultimate user (or species of animal and name and address of the owner if the ultimate user is an animal)
- Printed name, address, DEA registration number, telephone number, and handwritten signature of the prescribing practitioner
- Specific directions for use, including dosage and frequency of dosage, and maximum daily dosage
- Date upon which the prescription was prepared and signed by the prescribing practitioner
- Quantity of dosage units prescribed
- An electronic signature that meets the signature requirements
Prescription Limitations
- Except as provided for in subdivision (d), prescriptions for Schedule II substances may not be made for a quantity that would exceed a 30-day supply.
- No additional prescriptions may be issued to an ultimate user within 30 days of a previous prescription unless the user has exhausted all but a 7-day supply of the controlled substance.
- A practitioner may issue a prescription for up to a 3-month supply of a controlled substance for certain specified conditions (e.g. panic disorders, attention deficit disorder, chronic debilitating neurological conditions, etc.).
Facsimile Transmission
- Official New York State prescriptions or out-of-state written prescriptions for hospice patients or patients residing in a Residential Health Care Facility (RHCF) may be transmitted by facsimile to the dispensing pharmacy.
- The practitioner must note on the prescription that the patient is a hospice patient or RHCF patient.
- The original prescription must be delivered to the pharmacist within 72 hours.
Missing Information
- If a prescription is incomplete, the practitioner may orally furnish the missing information to the pharmacist and authorize them to enter the information on the prescription.
- The pharmacist must write the date they received the oral authorization on the prescription and affix their signature.
Changes to Prescriptions
- A practitioner may orally authorize a pharmacist to change information on a prescription, but this does not apply to the practitioner's signature, date, drug name, or name of the ultimate user.
- The pharmacist must write the date they received the oral authorization on the prescription, the reason for the change, and their signature.
Electronic Prescriptions
- When a pharmacist fills a prescription under subdivision (g) or (h), they must make the same notation electronically as they would on a written prescription.
- If a practitioner is notified that an electronic prescription was not successfully delivered, they must indicate on any replacement prescription that the original transmission failed.
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Description
This quiz covers the list of substances categorized under Schedule II, including various benzodiazepines and other drugs. Test your knowledge of these controlled substances.
