Prescriptions

Prescriptions. (a) Except when dispensed directly by a practitioner, other than a pharmacy, to an ultimate user, no controlled substance in Schedule II may be dispensed without the written prescription of a practitioner. (b) In emergency situations, as defined by rule of the director, Schedule II drugs may be dispensed upon oral prescription of a practitioner reduced promptly to writing and filled by the pharmacy. Prescriptions shall be retained in conformity with the requirements of 6 CMC § 2136. No prescription for a Schedule II substance may be refilled. (c) Except when dispensed directly by a practitioner, other than a pharmacy, to an ultimate user, a controlled substance included in Schedules III or IV which is a prescription drug, shall not be dispensed without a written or oral prescription of a practitioner. The prescription shall not be filled or refilled more than six months after the date thereof or be refilled more than five times, unless renewed by the practitioner. (d) A controlled substance included in Schedule V shall not be distributed or dispensed other than for a medical purpose. (e) No prescription for a controlled substance shall be filled or refilled with more than a 30 day supply, based upon the dosage units contained in the prescription. Source: 63 TTC § 278. Commission Comment: With respect to the reference to the “director” of the Department of Public Health and Environmental Services, see Executive Order 94-3 (effective August 23, 1994), reorganizing the executive branch, changing agency names and official titles, and effecting other changes, set forth in the Commission comment to 1 CMC § 2001.