Under what condition can a C11 medication be called in during an emergency?

A C11 medication, classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, can only be handled with strict adherence to regulations due to its high potential for abuse and dependence. The correct condition for calling in a C11 medication during an emergency is that the amount prescribed must be necessary only for the emergency.

In such situations, the law permits a healthcare provider to issue an emergency verbal order, allowing the pharmacy to dispense a limited supply of the medication to address an immediate need. This ensures that the prescribing is directly related to an urgent medical circumstance, preventing unnecessary or excessive dispensing that could lead to misuse.

Regarding the other options, having the original prescription on hand is not relevant in emergency situations since the nature of an emergency can prevent timely access to physical documentation. E-mailing the prescription is typically not permitted for C11 medications, as regulations usually require a written, signed prescription. Lastly, prescribing for multiple days worth of medication does not align with the emergency provision to mitigate potential for misuse; it should strictly be a small quantity necessary for the immediate emergency only.