Question

which of the following medications must be dispensed in the original manufacturer packaging? amoxicillin (amoxil) tablets nitroglycerin (nitrostat) sublingual tablets oxycodone (oxycontin) tablets cimetidine (tagamet) capsules

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on pharmaceutical dispensing rules (specifically for controlled substances, especially Schedule II drugs which require original manufacturer packaging for dispensing in some regions/circumstances, though we focus on the typical case here):

• Atorvastatin (Lipitor) tablets: A statin (cholesterol-lowering), not a controlled substance. Can be repackaged.
• Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) sublingual tablets: Used for angina, not a controlled substance (Schedule II - V or otherwise restricted in a way requiring original packaging? No, typically not).
• Oxycodone (OxyContin) tablets: Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance. In many jurisdictions, Schedule II controlled substances must be dispensed in the original manufacturer’s packaging (to ensure tracking, prevent tampering, and comply with regulatory requirements like DEA rules for C-II medications).
• Omeprazole (Prilosec) capsules: A proton pump inhibitor, not a controlled substance. Can be repackaged.

Answer:

Oxycodone (OxyContin) tablets