PEBC MCQ Canadian Pharmacy Law & Regulation question: written prescription for morphine SR

PEBC MCQCanadian Pharmacy Law & Regulation

A written prescription for morphine SR 30 mg, #120, reads 'dispense 30 tablets every 7 days'. The patient asks for 'refills' next month. Which statement is correct?

a. The part-fills can be given as directed, but no refills are allowed
b. Refills are allowed for 6 months from the date written
c. The prescription may be refilled once if the patient is stable
d. The full 120 tablets must be given at once; part-fills are prohibited

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Answer: a. The part-fills can be given as directed, but no refills are allowed

Narcotic prescriptions cannot be refilled; a new prescription is needed for more drug. However, the prescriber can direct that the total quantity be dispensed in parts at specified intervals (part-fills), which pharmacists can follow. Once the 120 tablets have been dispensed, the prescription is complete. Provincial rules may add further requirements. Source: Narcotic Control Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1041), s. 31(2) (a narcotic may be sold only on a written order or prescription; the regulations contain no refill authority) (laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked 13 Oct 2026); NAPRA Model Standards of Practice (2022).

Common mistake

Confusing part-fills with refills for narcotics.

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