A patient completes their eye exam and requests a copy of their prescription to purchase glasses elsewhere. The optical's policy is to charge a $25 fee for prescription release to non-purchasing patients. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Eyeglass Rule, this policy is:
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A
Permissible, as long as the fee is clearly posted.
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B
Permissible, but the fee cannot exceed $10.
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C
Not permissible, as a prescription must be provided automatically and without charge.
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D
Not permissible, unless the patient signs a waiver acknowledging the fee.