Final answer:
Yes, a CII prescription can be partially filled for patients in a Long Term Care Facility or individuals receiving hospice care, provided specific guidelines are met, such as labeling the prescription accordingly and completing partial fills within 60 days.
Step-by-step explanation:
Under the Controlled Substances Act, Schedule II (CII) prescriptions are subject to strict regulations due to their high potential for abuse and dependence. Generally, a CII prescription must be filled in its entirety. However, certain exceptions apply for patients residing in a Long Term Care Facility (LTC) or those who are receiving hospice care. In these cases, a partial fill of a CII prescription is permissible. The prescriber must write "terminally ill" or "LTC patient" on the prescription, and the pharmacy may dispense a portion of the full prescription to meet the patient's immediate needs. This partial fill must be recorded, and the total quantity dispensed in all partial fills must not exceed the total prescribed. Partial fills for LTC or hospice patients must be completed within 60 days of the prescription date.