Partial filling for terminally ill patients has what time deadline for the balance?

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Partial filling for terminally ill patients has what time deadline for the balance?

Partial filling of Schedule II prescriptions has a special provision for terminally ill patients. When a patient is terminally ill (or in a long-term care facility), the balance of the prescribed quantity may be dispensed over time, but the remaining amount must be completed within 60 days from the date of the first partial fill. This 60-day window is specifically for terminally ill or LTC situations and differs from the general 72-hour limit that applies when the pharmacy cannot supply the full amount for other patients. In practical terms, you can begin partial filling, but the rest must be provided within 60 days.

Partial filling of Schedule II prescriptions has a special provision for terminally ill patients. When a patient is terminally ill (or in a long-term care facility), the balance of the prescribed quantity may be dispensed over time, but the remaining amount must be completed within 60 days from the date of the first partial fill. This 60-day window is specifically for terminally ill or LTC situations and differs from the general 72-hour limit that applies when the pharmacy cannot supply the full amount for other patients. In practical terms, you can begin partial filling, but the rest must be provided within 60 days.

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