Under change of status for non-controlled substances, what is the maximum dispensing period a pharmacist may provide?

• A. Up to a 60 day supply
• B. Up to a 30 day supply
• C. Up to a 90 day supply
• D. Up to a 7 day supply

Answer: (B)

When a drug changes status to non-controlled, the pharmacist should limit the initial dispensing to a 30-day supply. This brings a balance between patient access and safety, ensuring the prescriber can review the therapy after the status change and monitor for any adverse effects or issues. Dispensing more than 30 days at once would delay that oversight, while shorter periods like 7 days create unnecessary gaps. A 30-day limit is the standard approach, with further refills handled per policy and any applicable state rules.