West Virginia MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

How is a partial fill of a CII different if it is for a hospice or LTCF patient?

1. Can partially fill in increments for up to 30 days

2. Must fill the remainder within 24 hours

3. Can partially fill in increments for up to 60 days

4. Fill the remainder when convenient

The correct answer is: Can partially fill in increments for up to 30 days

A partial fill of a Schedule II (CII) medication for hospice or long-term care facility (LTCF) patients allows for unique regulations that are tailored to meet their specific needs. The law permits these patients to have their prescriptions partially filled in increments for up to 60 days from the date of issuance of the prescription. This flexibility acknowledges that patients in such care settings may not need a full prescription all at once, allowing healthcare providers to best manage their medication in a manner that supports the patient's care plan. This 60-day allowance is particularly beneficial for controlling medication expenses, preventing waste, and ensuring that patients receive the necessary medication in a timely manner without being forced to take more than they require at once. In contrast, for other situations not pertaining to hospice or LTCF patients, the regulations regarding partial filling of CII medications do not provide this same level of flexibility.