Controlled Substances Flashcards
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A patient presents a prescription for Adderall XR 20 mg. Under DEA regulations, how many days before the written date can a Schedule II prescription be filled?
Answer: It can be filled any time before the expiration date
There is no federal restriction on how early a Schedule II prescription can be filled; state law may impose limits, but federally it can be filled at any time before expiration.
Which DEA form is used to report the theft or significant loss of controlled substances from a pharmacy?
Answer: DEA Form 106
DEA Form 106 (Report of Theft or Significant Loss of Controlled Substances) must be submitted to the DEA within one business day of discovery.
A Schedule III controlled substance prescription may be transferred between pharmacies how many times under federal law?
Answer: Only once
Federal law allows CIII–CV prescriptions to be transferred only once; however, pharmacies sharing a real-time database may transfer up to the maximum number of authorized refills.
Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) dispensed in an outpatient pharmacy setting is classified as which DEA schedule?
Answer: Schedule III
Buprenorphine combination products such as Suboxone are Schedule III controlled substances.
When a pharmacy dispenses a partial fill of a Schedule II controlled substance for a non-LTCF/terminally ill patient, the remaining portion must be dispensed within:
Answer: 72 hours
The remaining portion of a partial CII fill must be dispensed within 72 hours; if not, the pharmacist must notify the prescriber and no further quantity may be dispensed.
Which of the following is NOT a required element on a DEA Form 222 used to order Schedule I or II substances?
Answer: NDC number of the drug
DEA Form 222 requires the drug name, package size, number of packages, and the supplier's DEA number, but does not require the NDC number.
A pharmacy receives a phone call from a physician wishing to authorize an emergency oral Schedule II prescription. Under federal law, what must the pharmacy do?
Answer: Dispense the emergency quantity and require a written prescription within 7 days
Federal law permits an emergency oral CII prescription when specific criteria are met; the prescriber must furnish a written follow-up prescription within 7 days.