Partial filling of a C-II to be completed within how many days when not terminally ill?

• A. 14 days
• B. 60 days
• C. 30 days
• D. 90 days

Answer: (C)

Partial filling of Schedule II medications is allowed to help patients get access while maintaining tight control. If the patient is not terminally ill, any portion that isn’t dispensed initially must be filled within 30 days of the date on the prescription. This 30-day window contrasts with the 60-day window that applies to terminally ill patients or residents of long-term care facilities. The shorter limit for non-terminal cases supports safer dispensing and reduces the risk of diversion, while still offering some flexibility if the full quantity can’t be supplied at once. So, for a patient who is not terminally ill, the partial fill must be completed within 30 days. The other options don’t fit: 14 days is too short, 60 days is the terminally ill/LTC exception, and 90 days isn’t permitted.