Can a pharmacist partially fill a CII prescription if they do not have enough medication available?

A pharmacist can indeed partially fill a Schedule II (CII) prescription if they do not have enough medication available, provided that certain documentation requirements are met. The key element here is that the pharmacist must ensure that the partial filling is noted appropriately in the prescription record. This includes indicating the quantity dispensed and the date of the partial fill, and it must be completed within the time frame allowed for filling the entire prescription, which is generally 30 days from the date it was issued.

While the other options present different scenarios, they do not align with the established regulations surrounding the partial filling of CII prescriptions. For example, notifying the prescriber may not always be necessary unless the patient requires the remaining medication for continuity or if the prescriber wants to adjust the treatment plan based on the pharmacist's information. Emergency situations may allow partial filling under specific circumstances but do not constitute the general rule for all CII prescriptions.

Therefore, the correct understanding of the regulations allows for flexibility when managing partial fills, as long as the transaction is properly documented and compliant with state and federal laws.