What must a record of partial fills include?

• A. Date of partial fill only
• B. Date of partial fill and quantity dispensed
• C. Date of partial fill, quantity dispensed, and quantity remaining
• D. Date of partial fill, quantity dispensed, quantity remaining, and RPh responsible for the partial fill

Answer: (D)

Partial-fill records must be complete and traceable, providing a full audit trail of the action. For a partial fill, every entry should capture the date the partial fill occurred, the amount dispensed at that time, how much of the prescribed quantity still remains to be filled, and who performed the action. The date shows when the partial fill happened, which matters for adherence timelines and regulatory windows. The amount dispensed documents exactly how much was supplied now, preventing misdispensing. The remaining quantity indicates how much more needs to be provided and helps enforce any time limits for completing the fill. The pharmacist’s identity ensures accountability and allows inquiries about the partial fill to be directed to the correct staff member. Together these pieces create a complete, auditable record that satisfies safety, legal, and regulatory requirements. Without any one of them, the record lacks essential information for proper dispensing practice.