Partial fills of C-II prescriptions must be completed within how many days from the written date?

• A. 14 days
• B. 30 days
• C. 45 days
• D. 60 days

Answer: (D)

Partial fills of Schedule II prescriptions are governed by time limits that apply to dispensing the remaining quantity after an initial partial fill. The general rule allows the remaining amount to be dispensed within a certain window, with an important exception.

For most patients, the remaining quantity must be filled within 30 days from the written date. However, there is a specific exception for patients who are terminally ill or who reside in a long-term care facility: in those cases, the remaining portion may be dispensed within 60 days from the date written. The question’s choice reflects this extended 60-day window—the scenario those exceptions cover—rather than the shorter default period for other patients. The 72-hour rule is related to emergency partial fills when the full quantity can’t be supplied immediately, but it doesn’t set the overall completion window.