South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:58 - Drug control
Chapter 44:58:08 - Prescriptions
Section 44:58:08:18 - Partial filling of prescriptions for Schedule II substances

A pharmacist may partially fill a prescription for a controlled substance listed in Schedule II, if unable to supply the full quantity called for in a written or emergency oral prescription, and a notation of the quantity supplied is made on the face of the prescription. The remaining portion of the prescription may be filled within 72 hours of the partial filling; however, if the remaining portion is not filled within the 72-hour period, the pharmacist shall notify the practitioner. No further quantity may be supplied beyond 72 hours without a new prescription.

General Authority: SDCL 34-20B-41.

Law Implemented: SDCL 22-42-2.1, 22-42-2.2, 34-20B-41.