What action must be taken 7 days after a faxed C-II prescription is sent from an LTC facility?

When a faxed C-II prescription is sent from a Long-Term Care (LTC) facility, the action required within 7 days is for the original prescription to be delivered to the pharmacy. This requirement ensures that the pharmacy receives the original documentation to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations governing controlled substances.

The original prescription serves as important legal documentation that verifies the validity of the prescription and provides essential details required for record-keeping and potential audits. Maintaining the original prescription helps in preventing fraud and safeguarding against medication errors. By delivering the original within the specified timeframe, the pharmacy can ensure accountability and uphold the integrity of the dispensing process for controlled substances.

It is important to follow such regulations closely to comply with the law and to protect patient safety in the medication distribution system.