Final answer:
No, a faxed CII prescription is not acceptable just to expedite the filling process, as CII prescriptions must be written and signed according to DEA regulations.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is asking whether a faxed prescription for a controlled substance in Schedule II (CII) is acceptable just to expedite the filling process. The answer is No. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), prescriptions for CII substances must be written and signed by the prescribing practitioner. There are very limited circumstances in which a faxed CII prescription is acceptable, such as for certain home care patients or patients in long-term care facilities, and it cannot be done solely to speed up the filling process. The use of faxed prescriptions for CII substances is heavily regulated to prevent abuse and diversion of these medications, which have a high potential for addiction and abuse.