Wisconsin MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

What is the significance of a medication being classified as Schedule C3, C4, or C5 in Wisconsin?

1. They can never be partially dispensed

2. They have accepted medical uses and a lower potential for abuse than C1 and C2

3. They can only be prescribed by specialists

4. They are available over the counter

The correct answer is: They can never be partially dispensed

In Wisconsin, medications classified as Schedule C3, C4, or C5 are subject to different regulations compared to medications in Schedule C1 and C2. One key significance of medications classified in these lower schedules (C3, C4, and C5) is that they can never be partially dispensed. This means that if a prescription is written for one of these medications, the entire prescription must be dispensed at once; partial refills or dispensing of these medications are not allowed under Wisconsin law. This is an important distinction to ensure patient safety and appropriate use of these controlled substances.