True or False: A prescription for a controlled substance can be filled for office use in Alabama.

In Alabama, a prescription for a controlled substance generally cannot be filled for office use. This regulation is in place to ensure that controlled substances are dispensed for legitimate medical purposes as determined by a prescriber’s direct relationship with a patient. Controlled substances should be prescribed specifically for an individual patient's use rather than for the practice's stock or as a general supply for office use.

This is consistent with the regulations aimed at preventing misuse and ensuring that controlled substances are handled properly to minimize the potential for diversion or abuse. The prohibition on filling prescriptions for office use thus upholds the standards of ethical prescribing and emphasizes patient-specific care, which is critical in the management and regulation of controlled substances in pharmacy practice.

In contrast, other choices bring into question scenarios that do not align with the regulations regarding controlled substances in Alabama, thus confirming that the assertion that a prescription can be filled for office use is indeed false.