When partially filling a C-II, which statements are true?

• A. Only where original Rx was sent unless shared database
• B. All of the above
• C. Total quantity of partials cannot exceed the total of Rx
• D. Can only occur for 60 days from the written date

Answer: (B)

Partial filling a Schedule II prescription is allowed, but with tight limits to ensure safety and control. The remaining quantity can be dispensed later, but only within a defined window and careful to not exceed what was prescribed. You dispense only up to the amount originally prescribed, and you do the follow-up fill in a way that keeps track of how much has already been given.

First, you generally complete the portion at the same pharmacy that received the original prescription. If there is a shared database or real-time system that lets another pharmacy access that prescription, the remainder can be filled there as well. This keeps the prescription tied to the original order while still allowing flexibility if access is shared.

Second, the total amount you dispense in partial fills must not exceed the total quantity that was prescribed. That protects against giving more than was allowed on the original prescription.

Third, there is a time limit for completing the partial fill. In most situations, the remainder can be filled within a certain window from the date of the prescription, typically 30 days. However, for patients in long-term care facilities or who are terminally ill, the allowed window extends to 60 days.

Seeing all these points together explains why all of the statements are correct: partial fills are restricted to the original quantity, can occur at the same or a connected pharmacy, and must be completed within the specified time frame.