In an emergency, a pharmacist may dispense a Schedule II prescription that has been phoned in by an authorized physician, provided that
The pharmacist does not convert the verbal emergency prescription into writing, but rather, reminds the physician that an official written, signed prescription is needed as soon as possible
The amount of Schedule II medication prescribed and dispensed is only the quantity needed to treat the patient during the time period of the emergency
The physician is known to the pharmacist, and has similarly prescribed Schedule II medications in the past
The physician presents a written, signed prescription for the emergency Schedule II verbal order within 14 days
The amount of Schedule II medication prescribed and dispensed is only the quantity needed to treat the patient during the time period of the emergency
Rationale: In an emergency, a pharmacist may dispense a Schedule II prescription that has been phoned in by an authorized physician, provided that the amount of the Schedule II medication prescribed and dispensed is only the quantity needed to treat the patient during the time period of the emergency.
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