A prescription is brought to your pharmacy for 100 Zohydro ER (scheduled II controlled substance). You only have 30 in stock. How long do you have to fill the remaining 70 capsules?

The correct response is based on federal regulations governing the filling of controlled substance prescriptions. When a partial fill occurs for a Schedule II controlled substance, the remaining quantity can be filled within a specific time frame as mandated by the law.

For Schedule II prescriptions, if the entire amount prescribed is not available at the time of dispensing, the remaining quantity must be filled within 72 hours after the partial fill. However, in the context of Ohio law, it aligns with the federal regulation that stipulates the remaining quantity of the prescription can be filled up to 60 days from the issue date of the prescription.

This allows pharmacists adequate time to obtain the prescribed quantity without violating regulatory requirements. Thus, filling the remaining 70 capsules within 60 days of the prescription date complies with legal standards, facilitating both patient care and adherence to jurisdictional laws.

The options that refer to shorter time frames do not provide sufficient allowance for securing the remaining capsules, while 60 days captures the necessary flexibility for pharmacies to react to inventory issues or supply chain delays.