CPhT Controlled Substances 2

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

It can be filled any time before the expiration date

Answer

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.

Question 2

Which DEA form is used to report the theft or significant loss of controlled substances from a pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 106

Answer

DEA Form 106 (Report of Theft or Significant Loss of Controlled Substances) must be submitted to the DEA within one business day of discovery.

Question 3

A Schedule III controlled substance prescription may be transferred between pharmacies how many times under federal law?

Accepted Answer

Only once

Answer

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.

Question 4

Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) dispensed in an outpatient pharmacy setting is classified as which DEA schedule?

Accepted Answer

Schedule III

Answer

Buprenorphine combination products such as Suboxone are Schedule III controlled substances.

Question 5

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:

Accepted Answer

72 hours

Answer

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.

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CPhT Controlled Substances 2