2007-02-28 08:50:25 · 8 answers · asked by STORMY K 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
It is a federal thing by the Food and Drug Admistration: ONE YEAR from the date on the original prescription. It does not matter what state you live in, this applies within the USA.
2007-02-28 09:00:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mikki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Most prescriptions have a "fill by" date.
2007-02-28 10:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pharmacist told me the last time I presented a prescription to her that I had refills already available, told me it would be good for 6 months.
2007-02-28 09:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is usually a date when the prescription is invalid, but it's usually a year.
2007-02-28 09:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, usually 6 months. It's written on your pill bottle. It says refill by...
2007-02-28 10:35:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are usually good for a year. I live in Florida so I don't know if that's our state's law or if it only applies to certain drugs.
2007-02-28 08:57:58 · answer #6 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last I heard, it was 6 months. But the pharmacist can tell you.
2007-02-28 08:57:35 · answer #7 · answered by charleston chew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 months.
2007-02-28 08:59:12 · answer #8 · answered by biancajh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋