Section 22-B1311. PARTIAL FILLING OF PRESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN SCHEDULES III, IV OR V

 

1311.1The partial filling of a prescription for a controlled substance listed in Schedules III, IV or V is permissible within six (6) months after date thereof provided that the following occurs:

 

(a)The total quantity dispensed in all partial fillings does not exceed the total quantity prescribed; and

 

(b)Each partial filling is recorded in the same manner as a refilling.

 

1311.2The remaining portion of a partially filled prescription may be filled within seventy-two (72) hours of the first partial filling; however, if the remaining portion is not or cannot be filled within the seventy-two (72) hour period, the pharmacist shall so notify the prescribing individual practitioner. No further quantity may be supplied beyond seventy-two (72) hours without a new prescription.

 

 

authority

District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981, effective August 5, 1981 (D. C. Law 4-29; D.C. Official Code § 48-901.01); and Mayor’s Order 85-171, dated October 18, 1985.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 1046, 1072 (February 21, 1986).