Final answer:
The statement that only the original dispensing pharmacy may dispense the remaining portion of a CII partial fill is false. Any pharmacy can fill the remainder as long as regulatory requirements are met.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement “Only the pharmacy dispensing the original quantity may dispense the remaining portion of a CII partial fill” is FALSE. The Controlled Substances Act allows partial filling of Schedule II (CII) controlled substance prescriptions under certain circumstances. However, any pharmacy can dispense the remaining portion of a CII partial fill as long as they comply with the regulatory requirements, such as verification of the original partial fill and remaining quantity authorized.
For example, if a pharmacy dispenses a partial fill of a CII prescription due to an insufficient supply, the remaining portion can be filled by the same pharmacy or a different pharmacy that confirms the partial fill with the original dispensing pharmacy.
Additionally, prescribers can issue multiple prescriptions for a CII substance totaling up to a 90-day supply, with specific instructions on each prescription for the fill dates, allowing different pharmacies to dispense the prescribed medication over time.