In which case may a CII medication not require a hard copy for filling?

A CII medication may not require a hard copy for filling in emergency situations. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) allows for oral prescriptions for Schedule II substances in specific emergency circumstances where it is not feasible for the prescriber to provide a written prescription at that time. In such cases, the pharmacist must receive the oral prescription directly from the prescriber and must note certain details on the prescription record.

Following this, the prescriber is required to provide a written prescription within 7 days, which must include a notation that it is an emergency prescription. This exception is specifically designed for scenarios where immediate treatment is necessary, and waiting for a written prescription could jeopardize the patient’s health.

In contrast, the other options do not provide valid scenarios where a CII medication can forgo a hard copy prescription.