Which statement is NOT true about Control 4 medications?

• A. They can be filled without any documentation
• B. They require a prescription
• C. They can be submitted by phone for prescription
• D. They expire 6 months from date of issue

Answer: (A)

This item tests how well you understand the documentation rules for Schedule IV (Control 4) medications. These meds always require a valid prescription and proper documentation to dispense. Filling them without any prescription or patient-specific paperwork isn’t allowed, so the claim that they can be filled without documentation isn’t true. The prescription can often be submitted by phone to initiate dispensing, as long as the pharmacist can verify the prescriber and patient details and record the order correctly. Additionally, prescriptions for these medications are typically valid for six months from the issue date (subject to any applicable refills and state rules).