Final answer:
Yes, a Schedule II prescription can be partially filled for a non-LTC/hospice patient under specific conditions set by the DEA and according to the provisions of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks whether a Schedule II (CII) prescription can be partially filled for a non-LTC (Long Term Care)/hospice patient. According to the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), CII prescriptions typically must be filled in full within a specific time frame after the prescription is written. However, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) allows partial fills for CII scripts in certain circumstances. For a non-LTC/hospice patient, a partial fill of a CII prescription is permissible if the pharmacist is unable to supply the full quantity of the prescription written and the patient agrees to the partial fill. The remaining portion must be filled within 72 hours. If the remaining portion is not filled within the 72-hour period, the patient must get a new prescription for the remaining amount. Additionally, as of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016, partial fills of CII prescriptions are allowed at the request of the patient or the prescriber, provided the total quantity dispensed in all partial fills does not exceed the total quantity prescribed. These partial fills must be completed within 30 days of the prescription date.