What is required for a pharmacist to partially dispense a prescription for controlled substances?

For a pharmacist to partially dispense a prescription for controlled substances, all of the listed requirements must be met.

First, the total quantity dispensed, including any partial fills, cannot exceed the total quantity prescribed. This ensures that the patient ultimately receives the amount of medication intended by the prescriber while allowing the pharmacist flexibility in fulfilling the prescription.

Second, all partial fillings must be meticulously recorded. This is crucial for maintaining accurate dispensing records, ensuring that the patient’s medication history is properly tracked, and aiding in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Lastly, there is a stipulation that no dispensing, whether full or partial, can occur beyond six months from the date the prescription was issued. This rule establishes a clear time frame within which the medication should be dispensed, helping to prevent misuse and ensure that medications are dispensed while they are still considered medically necessary and appropriate.

Because all these components are essential to safely and legally managing partial fills of controlled substances, selecting the option indicating that "all of the above" are required is correct.