West Virginia § 30-5-27 - 30-5-27. Partial filling of prescriptions.
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§ 30-5-27. 30-5-27. Partial filling of prescriptions.
(a) The partial filling of a prescription is permissible for any prescription if the pharmacist is unable to supply, or the patient requests less than the full quantity called for in a written, electronic, or oral prescription, provided the pharmacist makes a notation of the quantity supplied on either the written prescription or in the electronic record.
(b) The partial filling of a prescription for a controlled substance listed in Schedule II is permissible if the pharmacist is unable to supply or the patient requests less than the full quantity called for in the prescription. The remaining portion of the prescription may be filled within seventy-two hours of the first partial filling: Provided, That if the remaining portion is not or cannot be filled within the seventy-two hour period, the pharmacist shall notify the prescribing individual practitioner. Further quantity may not be supplied beyond seventy-two hours without a new prescription.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 30-5-27
What does West Virginia Code § 30-5-27 cover?
Section 30-5-27 ("30-5-27. Partial filling of prescriptions.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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