Which schedules may be dispensed to a patient with a faxed prescription?

• A. Schedule I, II, III
• B. Schedule III, IV, and V
• C. Schedule II and III only
• D. All schedules

Answer: (B)

Faxed prescriptions are permitted for certain controlled substances because the risk of misuse is lower in those ranges, allowing a pharmacist to dispense based on the faxed document while keeping the original for verification if needed. Schedule II drugs, due to their high potential for abuse, require a written, signed prescription and are not dispensed solely on a fax; the original paper prescription is typically required. Schedule I substances are not prescribed for outpatient dispensing at all.

Therefore, the medications that may be dispensed to a patient using a faxed prescription are those in Schedule III, Schedule IV, and Schedule V.