1. (1) Under Subsection 58-37-6(7), in an emergency situation a prescribing practitioner may give an oral prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance if:

   1. (a) the quantity dispensed is only sufficient to cover the patient for the emergency period, not to exceed 72 hours;

   2. (b)(i) the prescribing practitioner has examined the patient within the past 30 days;

      1. (ii) the patient is under the continuing care of the prescribing practitioner for a chronic disease or ailment; or
      2. (iii) the prescribing practitioner is covering for another practitioner and has knowledge of the patient's condition; and
   3. (c) a written prescription is delivered to the pharmacist within seven business days of the oral order.

2. (2) Under Subsection 58-37-6(7), in an emergency situation a pharmacist may fill an oral prescription from a prescribing practitioner for a Schedule II controlled substance if:

   1. (a) the amount does not exceed a 72 hour supply; and
   2. (b) the pharmacist reasonably believes, or makes a reasonable effort to determine, that the prescribing practitioner is licensed to prescribe the controlled substance.

KEY: controlled substances, licensing

Date of Last Change: February 24, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 14, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-37-6(1)(a); 58-37f-301(1)