South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

True or False: A practitioner can use a prescription to obtain controlled substances for office use.

1. True

2. False

3. Only if approved by a supervising physician

4. Only for certain controlled substances

The correct answer is: False

In the context of pharmacy law and regulations, it is considered false that a practitioner can use a prescription to obtain controlled substances for office use. The federal and state regulations generally specify that prescriptions must be issued for the purpose of treating an individual patient rather than for the practitioner’s office stock. Practitioners are allowed to order controlled substances for their personal use or to administer to patients, but not via a prescription meant for office use. Instead, they must obtain controlled substances through purchasing them as stock for their practice. This is distinct from the requirements and limitations for writing prescriptions, which are specifically designed for individual patient treatment. This distinction is crucial for compliance with both federal and state regulations governing the handling and distribution of controlled substances, ensuring that proper procedures are followed to prevent abuse and ensure accountability in prescribing practices.