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PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 2 Question 121 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam
Question #: 121
Topic #: 2
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According tofederal law, a prescription for which of the following medicationsmay be transferredto another pharmacy to be refilled?

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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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Herschel
15 days ago
I thought you could transfer controlled meds under certain conditions?
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Pearlene
20 days ago
Yup, just the refills for non-controlled ones!
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Vivan
26 days ago
Wait, are you sure about that? I thought it was more complicated.
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Temeka
1 month ago
Totally agree, controlled meds can't be transferred!
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Annabelle
1 month ago
Only non-controlled substances can be transferred.
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Lilli
1 month 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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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