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January 1, 2006 2:54 PM Topics: Oklahoma regulations

Published in the January 2006 Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter

• Marinol® was changed from Schedule II to Schedule III in Oklahoma as of November 1, 2005.
• Schedule II prescriptions are valid for thirty (30) days. This is an increase from five (5) days. Note: The length of time on “partial fills” remains the same – 72 hours (see 475:30-1-7).
• After contacting the prescriber, pharmacists may make the following additions to Schedule II prescriptions: the patient’s age, address, the practitioner’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number, and the generic drug name, if used. Also, if the quantity or strength of drug is not indicated, the pharmacist may fill it in after contacting the prescriber. Note: Date of prescription cannot be added.
• In addition to nursing homes, a Schedule II facsimile prescription may serve as the original prescription for patients in a federally certified hospice program.