ARTICLE XX PARTIAL FILLING OF SCHEDULE II PRESCRIPTIONS

Partial filling of Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions shall be as follows:

1. Partial Fills: A prescription for a controlled substance in schedule II may be partially filled if:

a. it is not prohibited by Mississippi law;

b. the prescription is written and filled in accordance with United States Code, Title 21, Chapter 13, Subchapter 1, any regulations prescribed by the United States Attorney General, and Mississippi law;

c. the partial fill is requested by the patient or the practitioner that wrote the prescription; and

d. the total quantity dispensed in all partial fillings does not exceed the total quantity prescribed.

2. Remaining portions

a. In general, except as provided in subparagraph b, remaining portions of a partially filled prescription for a controlled substance in schedule II:

i. May be filled; and

ii. Shall be filled not later than thirty (30) days after the date on which the prescription is written.

b. In emergency situations, as described in 21 U.S.C. §829 (a), the remaining portions of a partially filled prescription for a controlled substance in schedule II;

i. May be filled; and

ii. Shall be filled not later than seventy-two (72) hours after the prescription is issued.