LD 1578
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(2)__Is encased in tamper-resistant plastic or is
otherwise tamper-resistant; and

 
(3)__Identifies the date of birth of the person
presenting the prescription.

 
4.__Partial filling of out-of-state prescriptions.__The
partial filling of a prescription for a schedule II drug written
by an out-of-state practitioner on a prescription blank that does
not comply with the requirements for a security prescription
blank, as defined in the Department of Public Safety rule
pursuant to subsection 1, is permissible if the pharmacist is
unable after reasonable effort to obtain the oral confirmation
described in subsection 2 in the case of the practitioner's
office being closed during nights, weekends or holidays.__The
partial filling is limited to a 72-hour supply of the controlled
substance.__The remaining portion__of the prescription may be
filled within the 72-hour period upon obtaining the oral
confirmation.__No further quantity may be filled beyond the 72
hours without a new prescription.

 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble,
this Act takes effect when approved.


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