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T/F After consulting with the prescriber, a pharmacist may change the prescriber's name/signature for a CII prescription

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It is false that a pharmacist can change the prescriber's name or signature on a CII controlled substance prescription, even after consulting with the prescriber. Such changes are not permitted, and a new prescription must be issued if corrections are needed.

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The statement that a pharmacist may change the prescriber's name or signature on a Schedule II (CII) controlled substance prescription after consulting with the prescriber is false. For controlled substances, particularly those classified as CII, the regulations are very strict. Once a CII prescription is written, a pharmacist generally cannot make changes to the prescriber's name or signature. The prescriber's name and signature are legal attestations to the validity and authenticity of the prescription. If the pharmacist believes a change is needed, such as if there is an error, the correct procedure is to contact the prescriber to issue a new prescription, rather than altering the existing one.

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