1311. PARTIAL FILLING OF PRESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN SCHEDULES III, IV OR V

1311 PARTIAL FILLING OF PRESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN SCHEDULES III, IV OR V 1311.1 The 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. 1311.2 The 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. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 1046, 1067 (February 21, 1986). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Health and Medicine 22-B DCMR § 1311