A pharmacist may partially fill a prescription for a controlled substance listed in Schedule II, if unable to supply the full quantity called for in a written or emergency oral prescription, and a notation of the quantity supplied is made on the face of the prescription. The remaining portion of the prescription may be filled within 72 hours of the partial filling; however, if the remaining portion is not filled within the 72-hour period, the pharmacist shall notify the practitioner. No further quantity may be supplied beyond 72 hours without a new prescription.

Source: 1 SDR 30, effective October 7, 1974; 6 SDR 93, effective July 1, 1980.

General Authority: SDCL 34-20B-41.

Law Implemented: SDCL 22-42-2.1 , 22-42-2.2 , 34-20B-41.