Can a pharmacist fill a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance for more than 120 doses?
According to State Board of Medical Examiners regulation N.J.A.C. 13:35 – 7.6(c)1, a practitioner may write a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance that exceeds 120 dosage units if the patient is suffering pain from cancer, intractable pain or terminal illness. However, the quantity may not exceed a 30-day supply. Top • Does a pharmacist-in-charge need to work 40 hours a week? According to N.J.A.C. 13:39 – 6.2(f), a registered pharmacist-in-charge shall be a full- time employee, employed for a minimum of 35 hours per week. Top • If I am the only pharmacist working in a retail setting, can I take a meal break? According to N.J.A.C. 13:39 – 6.4, a sole pharmacist on duty may take a 30-minute meal break while on duty consistent with the following requirements: • The pharmacist shall remain in the pharmacy or, in the case of a pharmacy department, in the pharmacy department building, and shall be accessible for emergencies or for counseling, if requested; • The pharmacy shall
According to State Board of Medical Examiners regulation N.J.A.C. 13:35 – 7.6(c)1, a practitioner may write a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance that exceeds 120 dosage units if the patient is suffering pain from cancer, intractable pain or terminal illness. However, the quantity may not exceed a 30-day supply.
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