Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Practice Exam 2026 - Free Pharmacy Jurisprudence Practice Questions and Study Guide

In general, faxing prescriptions should be avoided as it can lead to errors and is less secure than electronic prescribing. However, in the specific scenario of prescribing buprenorphine or methadone for opioid replacement therapy, faxing may be necessary if the prescriber is unable to use electronic prescribing due to technical limitations in the system. Option A is incorrect because being out of town does not necessarily make it acceptable to fax any prescription. Option B is incorrect because not all prescriptions are urgent and not all faxed prescriptions are urgent. Option D is incorrect because patient preference alone is not a sufficient reason to fax a prescription.