How long can someone wait to bring this piece of paper to the pharmacy to get it filled.
2007-05-20 16:02:13 · 13 answers · asked by Ken 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It depends on the state where you live. Federal law says 18 months (non-controlled drugs) but many states limit the time to one year. Usually prescriptions for controlled drugs expire 6 months from when they're written. However, in Illinois, for example, a prescription for a Schedule 2 drug (like Percocet or OxyContin) has to be filled within 3 days. Your best bet would be to check with the Board of Pharmacy for your state.
2007-05-20 16:46:32 · answer #1 · answered by billsue1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it depends on the medication written for. If it is a controlled substance, it is only good for 7 days. If it is for a 'non controlled medication' it is good for one year from the date it was written. Now, that's not to say the pharmacy won't call the doctor and get approval before filling an old script, but they are good for 1 year, as are the refills written on the prescription.
2007-05-20 16:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Schedule 2: 2 weeks.
Other controlled schedule 3-5: 6 months
Regular Prescription drugs: 1 year
These dates are based on the date the doctor wrote the prescription.
2007-05-21 04:03:37 · answer #3 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
greater importantly, the pharmacist ought to be waiting to study the prescription. The pharmacist will call the healthcare professional to make sparkling what's written so which you do no longer acquire the incorrect prescription. different than that, till you're a experienced and qualified wellness care provider, you may no longer write a prescription. anybody is caught each and all the time attempting to place in writing or adjust prescriptions. If the drug is a controlled substance, you will be able to desire to be charged with a criminal.
2016-12-11 15:26:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are usually written to expire in a year. Even if you filled it right away you can get the stated number of refills for up to a year.
2007-05-20 16:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES, it expires 6 months after it is written and 1 month after it is written for a narcotic.
2007-05-20 16:04:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does expire. u cant get a prescription filled from 8 yrs ago that u never got filled. thats how ppl get things like pain pils filled when they are addicted
2007-05-20 16:04:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had an inhaler one refilled from over a year=guess it's what you take in
2007-05-20 16:05:30 · answer #8 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually 30 days
2007-05-20 16:09:37 · answer #9 · answered by whiteman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-05-20 16:09:16 · answer #10 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋