Can an emergency supply of medication be dispensed without a prescription?

An emergency supply of medication can indeed be dispensed without a prescription when deemed necessary by the pharmacist. This provision allows pharmacists to respond to urgent patient needs when obtaining a prescription is not feasible, such as when a patient runs out of their medication unexpectedly or when they require a medication for a critical condition and cannot access their prescriber in a timely manner.

In these situations, pharmacists are empowered to use their professional judgment to assess the appropriateness of providing an emergency supply. This typically involves considering the patient's medication history, the condition being treated, and the necessity of the medication for the patient's health and safety.

The other options suggest either an absolute prohibition or restrictions that do not align with the authority granted to pharmacists in emergencies, thereby not reflecting the flexibility that exists in practice for responding to patients' urgent medication needs. Thus, the correct operation of the pharmacy practice allows for this discretion in emergencies.