PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 2 Question 121 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam

Question #: 121
Topic #: 2

According tofederal law, a prescription for which of the following medicationsmay be transferredto another pharmacy to be refilled?

AAlprazolam

BMethylphenidate

DHydromorphone

CFentanyl

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Suggested Answer: A

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Underfederal law (21 CFR 1306.25),Schedule III-V controlled substances (e.g., Alprazolam)can be transferred ONCEfor refill purposes between licensed pharmacieswith a shared database.Schedule II drugs (e.g., Methylphenidate, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone) CANNOT be transferred.

Explanation of Answer Choices:A. Alprazolam (C-IV)Correct.Schedule III-V drugs can be transferred ONCEfor refill purposes.B. Methylphenidate (C-II) Incorrect.Schedule II drugs cannot be transferred.C. Fentanyl (C-II) Incorrect.C-II drugs are non-transferablebetween pharmacies.D. Hydromorphone (C-II) Incorrect.C-II drugs cannot be transferred.

Reference:

DEA Controlled Substance Act (CSA)

21 CFR 1306.25 -- Prescription Transfers

by Shasta at Jan 27, 2026, 06:03 AM

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Rosio

Totally! Controlled meds can't be transferred at all.

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Zena

5 days ago

Exactly! Like antibiotics, right?

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Sue

10 days ago

Yeah, only non-controlled can be transferred.

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Barney

15 days ago

I think it's about controlled substances.

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Herschel

2 months ago

I thought you could transfer controlled meds under certain conditions?

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Pearlene

2 months ago

Yup, just the refills for non-controlled ones!

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Vivan

2 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that? I thought it was more complicated.

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Temeka

3 months ago

Totally agree, controlled meds can't be transferred!

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Annabelle

3 months ago

Only non-controlled substances can be transferred.

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Lilli

3 months ago

Wait, we have federal laws about prescription transfers? I thought that was just a state-level thing. This exam is really testing our knowledge!

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Rosendo

3 months ago

Haha, I bet the answer is "none of the above" - the government loves to make these questions as confusing as possible!

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Carri

3 months ago

Hmm, I thought all prescriptions could be transferred, but I guess that's not the case. This is a tricky one!

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Darell

3 months ago

Definitely not antibiotics or other common meds - those have to be filled at the original pharmacy. I think it's only certain specialty drugs that can be transferred.

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Matthew

4 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's controlled substances like opioids that can't be transferred, but I'm not 100% sure.

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Janessa

4 months ago

I think it might depend on the state laws too, right? I remember something about federal law being more general, but states can have their own rules.

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Malcolm

4 months ago

I feel like there was a specific rule about how many times a prescription can be transferred, but I can't recall the exact details.

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Rickie

5 months ago

I remember a practice question about transferring prescriptions, and it mentioned that non-controlled medications can usually be transferred.

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Beckie

5 months ago

I think we discussed something about controlled substances and how they can't be transferred, but I'm not sure if that applies to all medications.

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Loren

5 months ago

Wait, I'm a little confused. Does this apply to all prescriptions or just certain drug categories? I'll need to think through the details carefully.

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Christiane

5 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. I remember discussing prescription transfer rules in class, so I think I can narrow it down quickly.

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Ashlee

5 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll start by listing the key types of medications, then eliminate the ones that can't be transferred based on the wording of the question.

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Belen

6 months ago

Ugh, I'm not too familiar with the specifics of prescription drug laws. I'll have to review my notes and try to reason through this step-by-step.

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Loise

6 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a straightforward legal question. I'll need to think carefully about the federal regulations around prescription transfers.

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