Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

What critical step must be followed if an M3P prescription is for a medication other than buprenorphine or methadone?

1. It must be hand-delivered by the patient

2. It cannot be faxed under any circumstances

3. It must be made into a compound medication

4. It requires a co-signature from another medical professional

The correct answer is: It cannot be faxed under any circumstances

An M3P prescription is a specialized type of prescription for buprenorphine or methadone, which are both medications used to treat opioid addiction. These medications are highly regulated and require additional steps to prevent misuse and diversion. Therefore, if the prescription is for a different medication, it cannot be faxed or electronic. Option A is incorrect because hand-delivery is not necessary unless specifically requested by the prescribing provider. Option C is also incorrect because a compound medication is not required for an M3P prescription. Option D is incorrect because a co-signature is only required for controlled substances, but an M3P prescription is not a controlled substance. Therefore, the correct answer is B, as an M3P prescription for a different medication cannot be faxed under any circumstances.