Under what condition must an emergency oral prescription for a CII be mailed to the pharmacy?

An emergency oral prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance (CII) must be reduced to writing by the pharmacist and a hard copy must be received at the pharmacy within 7 days of the oral authorization given by the prescriber. This requirement is set to ensure that there is proper documentation of the prescription, as CIIs are highly regulated due to their potential for abuse and addiction.

The 7-day timeframe allows the pharmacy to maintain adequate records and to confirm that the emergency prescribing was legitimate and warranted under the circumstances. Once the prescription is received, it must be attached to the original oral order. Maintaining this timeline is crucial for compliance with state and federal laws governing the dispensing of controlled substances.