South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

What must a prescriber include on an emergency fill hard copy for a C2 prescription?

1. The patient's social security number

2. "Authorization for emergency dispensing"

3. The date of the original prescription

4. Prescriber's license number

The correct answer is: "Authorization for emergency dispensing"

When a prescriber issues a hard copy for an emergency fill of a Schedule II (C2) prescription, it is crucial that they include "Authorization for emergency dispensing" on the prescription. This statement serves as a clear indication that the prescription was provided under emergency circumstances, which allows for the legal dispensing of a controlled substance without the standard requirements typically involved with C2 prescriptions. In emergency situations, the normal need for a written prescription to be presented at the pharmacy before dispensing may be temporarily circumvented; however, state and federal regulations still require certain information to be documented on the hard copy to ensure compliance and protect against misuse. Having the authorization noted helps in maintaining the integrity of the prescribing process, providing the pharmacy with the necessary information that the prescription was indeed authorized under special emergency conditions. This is critical for the pharmacy management and regulatory bodies to ensure that proper protocol is followed when medications are dispensed under these circumstances, balancing the need for immediate patient care with the need for strict adherence to controlled substance regulations. Other identifiers, like the patient's social security number or the prescriber’s license number, might be relevant for identification but are not mandated on a hard copy for an emergency fill. The date of the original prescription is also not a requirement for this aspect