A RPH receives a faxed Rx for methadone for a patient in a hospice program for severe pain. How should it be handled?
a. the rx may not be dispensed until a written, signed rx is received by RPH
b. the RPH may dispense a 72h supply
c. the rx may only be dispensed by the pharmacy that is registered as a methadone treatment center
d. the rx may be filled as written, and the fax record filed as required
e. the rx may be filled in partial quantities up to a maximum of 90 days

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