Ohio Pharmacy Law Practice Test

Opioids must be initially filled within how many days of the date of issue or from the DNF date?

1. 10 days

2. 7 days

3. 14 days

4. 30 days

The correct answer is: 14 days

The correct answer is 14 days. In Ohio law, a prescription for a controlled substance, such as opioids, must be filled within 14 days from the date it is issued or from the date of the Do Not Fill (DNF) instruction by the prescriber. This timeframe ensures that patients receive their necessary medications in a timely manner and helps to monitor the dispensing of controlled substances more effectively, which is critical given the opioid crisis. This regulation aligns with the intent to manage prescription medications responsibly and mitigate the risks associated with inappropriate access to opioids. The 14-day period is considered a reasonable length of time for patients to obtain their prescriptions while also allowing for prescribers to adjust treatment plans if needed. On the other hand, shorter or longer time frames such as 7 days, 10 days, or 30 days would not align with Ohio law regarding the filling of opioid prescriptions. These other choices fail to meet the regulatory requirement established to maintain a balance between patient access and safety in medication dispensing.