Controlled Substances (Part 2) Flashcards
What must ALL controlled substance prescriptions have (6):
- signature and date written
- full name and address of the patient
- drug name, strength, dosage form
- quantity prescribed
- directions for use
- name, address, and DEA number of the practitioner
Prescriber’s signature must be______
indelible (cannot be erased)
T/F Prescriber’s “agent” may not prepare prescriptions for practitioners to sign
False; they may prepare rx, but its the responsibility of the practitioner to assure accuracy
T/F Pharmacists are not held accountable for assuring accuracy of the prescription.
FALSE; pharmacist has corresponding responsibility
T/F Practitioners MAY prescribe and pharmacies MAY receive, dispense, and archive electronic prescriptions, including controls
TRUE
What must prescribers use to electronically sign the prescription?
a two-factor credential
When can a paper copy of an electronic rx be given to the patient
if it is clearly labeled with “COPY ONLY NOT VALID FOR DISPENSING”
How long does a back-up of an electronic rx be kept for?
2 years and must be backed up daily
When multiple prescriptions are received, the pharmacist must exercise ______ to determine whether or not the prescription was filled
due diligence
What must a pharmacist do If a paper or oral prescription indicates the original prescription was transmitted electronically to another pharmacy?
the pharmacist must check with the “other” pharmacy to determine if the e-prescription was received and dispensed
T/F If the e-prescription was received but NOT dispensed, the pharmacy must mark the e-prescription “VOID”
TRUE
T/F If the e-prescription was received AND dispensed to the transferred pharmacy, the pharmacy presented with the paper / oral prescription MAY NOT dispense the drug and MUST mark the paper / oral prescription “VOID”
TRUE
When can a practitioner administer or dispense a CII in the course of professional practice without a prescription
for maintenance or detoxification treatment if requirements are met
______ may administer or dispense a CII upon receipt of a written prescription or an order to be dispensed for immediate administration to the ultimate user
institutional practitioners
RPh may dispense CII in an emergency upon receipt of oral authorization by a prescriber, but what must be true (3)
- immediate administration is necessary for proper treatment
- no appropriate alternative is available
- no way for the prescriber to provide a written prescription to the patient before dispensing
T/F The quantity prescribed and dispensed for emergency rx, it is limited to an amount adequate for emergency period ONLY
TRUE
How long does the prescriber have to deliver a hand written prescription for the quantity dispensed during the emergency for a Schedule II? What happens if they don’t? What needs to be written on the RX?
7 days;
the RPh must notify the DEA;
“Authorization for Emergency Dispensing”
T/F Central fill pharmacies MAY prepare CIIs for dispensing from oral authorization
FALSE; central fills MAY NOT; they take too long and would have to send rx to dispensing pharmacy
When can CIIs be faxed: (3)
- a resident of long term care facility (LTCF must be written on it)
- if patient enrolled in hospice (HOSPICE must be written on it)
- home infusion pharmacy receives rx for parental administration
LTCF
Long term care facility
Is an assisted living facility the same as a LTCF?
NO
T/F Faxing a CII prescription to the dispensing the pharmacy for any other reason is for informational purposes only.
TRUE
When can dispensing occur for faxed CIIs?
only after the original prescription is presented
RPh are NEVER allowed to change this on CIIs: (3)
Patient’s name
Drug prescribed
Prescriber’s signature
What can RPh add to CII prescriptions? (2)
What must be documented?
- strength
- quantity
- the date and time the RpH spoke with the prescriber with brief explanation; RPh must initial
T/F Refills for Schedule II are not prohibited
FALSE; are prohibited
T/F Partial Filling of Schedule II prescriptions are permissible
TRUE
When are partial fills of Schedule IIs permissible? (2)
- RPh is unable to supply the full quantity because of inventory
- patient is in a LTCF or has “terminal illness”
Requirements when RPh is unable to supply full quantity for Schedule II (2)
- quantity dispensed must be noted on face of RX and remaining portion filled within 72 hours
- if not filled in 72 hours, RPh must notify prescriber
Requirements when patient is in LTCF or has terminal illness for Schedule II drugs (3)
- Quantity dispensed, date, remaining quantity authorized for dispensing, and RPh identification must be recorded with each partial fill
- Total quantity dispensed in partial filling cannot exceed total quantity prescribed
- Prescription is valid for partial filling for up to 60 days from issue date
Institutional RPh and RPh may dispense a Schedule III, IV or V drug pursuant to: (4)
- Written prescription signed by a practitioner
- Fax of a written prescription transmitted by the prescriber
- Electronic prescription meeting CSA requirements
- Oral prescription that is promptly reduced in writing by the RPh
_______ may administer or dispense CIII, CIV, or CV directly to a patient in the course of professional practice without a prescription
Prescriber
CIII and CIV controlled substances MAY NOT be refilled ________ from the date of issuance or exceed the number of refills permitted, if allowed by the prescriber
more than 5 times in a 6 month period
CV prescription refills must be in accordance with _____. What is this requirement in GA?
prescriber allowances and state regulations; CV controlled substances follow same rules as CIII and CIV in GA
What should the record of each refill for CIII, CIV, V include: (5)
- Name and dosage form of the drug dispensed
- Date filled
- Quantity dispensed
- Initials of dispensing pharmacist
- Total number of refills remaining, if any, for the prescription
When may prescribers authorize additional refills to a CIII or CIV prescription orally: (2)
- Total quantity authorized, including original amount, does not exceed 5 refills in 6 months
- Quantity of each additional refill is equal to or less than the original quantity prescribed
T/F Prescriber must issue a “new” prescription for any quantity beyond 5 refills, or 6 months
TRUE
When an RPh receives an oral authorization for a Schedule III, IV, V what should be included on the original paper RX: (4)
- Date of authorization
- Quantity permitted per refill
- Number of additional refills authorized
- RPh’s initial who received authorization
What are the 2 types of systems a pharmacy can use for record keeping of Schedule III, IV, and Vs?
- Paper system (Back of the original Rx)
- Computerized record-keeping system
When using the paper system: the RPh must record what on the original paper RX: (4)
- Date of authorization
- Quantity permitted per refill
- Number of additional refills authorized
- RPh’s initial who received authorization
T/F Paper system must provide on-line retrieval of original Rx’s currently authorized for refilling and refill history
FALSE: computer system
Computer System record keeping of Schedule III, IV, and V should include: (3)
- Hard-copy printout (log) of each day’s controlled substance refill data must be verified
- dated
- and signed the pharmacist
Partial filling of Schedule III,IV, and V are allowed provided: (3)
- Each partial fill is recorded in the same manner as a refill
- Total quantity dispensed in all partial fillings does not exceed the total quantity prescribed
- Dispensing does not occur 6 months beyond the date the prescription was issued
Schedule II-V prescription label must contain: (8)
- Date of fill
- Pharmacy name and address
- Serial number of the prescription
- Name of patient
- Name of prescriber
- Directions for use
- Warning statement “Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer…”
- Other cautionary statements, if needed or required by law
What in addition to federal requirements are the labels in GA for a Schedule II-V drug to include: (3)
- Telephone number of dispensing pharmacy
- Date of initial fill or refill
- Drug expiration date, if any
T/F Institutional Schedule II rx labels ARE required to contain the same information as all the schedules
FALSE: ARE NOT
INSTITUTIONAL Schedule II-V prescription labels ARE NOT required to contain the same information as a normal label provided: (3)
- Drug is NOT in the possession of the user prior to administration
- Institution maintains appropriate records related to administration, control, dispensing, and storage
- System used by the RPh to fill the prescription can identify the supplier, product, directions for use, and cautionary statements