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Is a pharmacist's signature required on hardcopies or will initials suffice? - answer-It is acceptable to either sign, initial, or utilize an electronic record identifying the verifying pharmacist. Can a pharmacist change the date-to-fill after talking to the prescribing doctor on a CII? - answer-The date-to-fill is part of the directions written on the script therefore it would be allowed to change after speaking with the prescribing doctor. How are outdated CIIs destroyed? - answer-See 21 CFR 1307.21and OAR (reverse distributor, DEA, Board approved Plan). Can physician assistants and naturopaths prescribe CII medications? - answer-Yes, check the formulary at Does a pharmacist need to cancel a CII prescription across its face and sign? - answer-No What is the law for selling a controlled substance for office use? CII? CIII-V? - answer-A prescription cannot be written to provide medical offices medications. If the office wants CII medications a DEA 222 form must be used to transfer the CII stock. For all other medications, an invoice must be utilized. Does post-dating the prescription for a CII by the prescriber void the prescription? - answer-The prescription must have the date it was written on the hard copy. For more information call the DEA office at . Is a typed CII prescription with an electronically signed signature a valid prescription? - answer-No. The prescription needs to be hand signed by the prescriber. Is a CII perpetual inventory required in all practice settings? - answer-No, it has been required in hospitals for a long time (monthly reconciliation). A quarterly reconciliation is required for retail pharmacies but not a perpetual inventory. Does the CII annual inventory have to be separated from the CIII-V inventory? - answer-Yes, they can be on the same report as long as listed out separately. How long do we need to keep CII inventory records? - answer-3 years. What is required of drug outlets electronically ordering CIIs? - answer-The pharmacist