Which statement is true regarding C-II partial fills?

Which statement is true regarding C-II partial fills?

• A. The Rx must list that the patient is an LTCF or hospice patient
• B. Partial fills do not require listing LTCF/hospice status
• C. Pharmacist must independently determine LTCF status
• D. Partial fills must all be dispensed by the end of the month

Answer: (A)

Partial fills of Schedule II medications are allowed when the patient is in a long-term care facility or is receiving hospice care, but only if the prescriber clearly indicates that status on the prescription. That designation tells the pharmacist that partial dispensing is permitted and how to handle the remaining quantity, typically within a set window (often up to 60 days from the date on the prescription). The pharmacist does not determine LTCF/hospice status on their own; it must be stated by the prescriber. And the remaining quantity is not required to be dispensed by the end of the month—the key timing is the allowed window, such as within 60 days, not a monthly deadline.

Partial fills of Schedule II medications are allowed when the patient is in a long-term care facility or is receiving hospice care, but only if the prescriber clearly indicates that status on the prescription. That designation tells the pharmacist that partial dispensing is permitted and how to handle the remaining quantity, typically within a set window (often up to 60 days from the date on the prescription). The pharmacist does not determine LTCF/hospice status on their own; it must be stated by the prescriber. And the remaining quantity is not required to be dispensed by the end of the month—the key timing is the allowed window, such as within 60 days, not a monthly deadline.