A dentist has given me some medicine to take when my pain gets worse. He's given me the yellow form with the names of the medicine, and go when the pain gets worse.
There reason I haven't got the medicine yet is because I don't want to get the medicine to expire. I rather keep the form and use it when I need it.
My question is how long is the expiry date for the form, before the pharmacist refuses it?
2007-10-11 00:19:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Kimi thanks for the info.
2007-10-11 00:31:19 · update #1
Medications have a shelf life for a year. Technically longer, but that's when they "advise" you to toss them out. I am sure your pain will be gone loooooong before your meds expire. Just fill the prescription. No need to suffer.
2007-10-11 00:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends where you live. Where I practice, after 30 days the pharmacy will call and ask if it is ok to fill the prescription. At that point it is up the the dentist to determine if they still wants to give it to you. Most of the time when this happens, I deny the refill. If you have not gotten the treatment needed in 30 days, and have not needed the medicine up to that point, you need to come back in and be seen. That way together, we can find out why you are not following through on the treatment that is best for you, and try to rectify it.
2007-10-11 02:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mike D.D.S. 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in case you informed them you've having diverse soreness, i'd imagine you would possibly want to get a prescription for something that would want to truly help you with that. Antibiotics help with an infection yet no longer commonly with soreness. BTW, you quite shouldn't use drugs left over from something else. call the dentist or the drugstore and word what they ordered for you. Or, only wait till you p.c.. it up.
2016-10-20 06:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kimi is right, they do usually expire in about 6 months.
Don't be concerned that the medicine will expire. Medicine doesn't turn toxic just because it reaches its expiration date, nor does it just stop working. The strength may go down, but it is still (usually) alright to take, as long as it is something like an antibiotic or pain pill.
Lea: You can't get a refill on Vicodin 5 times unless the dentist authorizes it.
2007-10-11 08:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by Pink Cowgirl 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, if I were you, I would just get the prescripton now and, whenever you need the medication, just get it. I'm not exactly sure how long prescriptions last, but if he's giving you painkillers, like vicodin or percocets, they would be controlled substances, which have stricter regulations by the DEA, for example, you cant get refills, 30 day max subscription, and a written prescription is required, meaning if its called into the pharmacy, the doctor needs to get it to them in like 3 days. The point I'm trying to make, is that, when it comes to controlled substances, it might look a little suspicious if its not filled for awhile, since they're only supposed to be written if they're needed. I don't know if the pharmacy would fill it or not if you wait awhile, but I'm sure it might raise some eyebrows with the DEA when they review prescriptions.
2007-10-11 01:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
It depends on what prescription it is for. If it is not a controlled medication, it is valid for 1 year. In Illinois, controlled schedule 3-5 prescriptions are valid for 6 months, and schedule 2 prescriptions are valid for 7 days. Schedule 2 medications cannot be refilled. I'm guessing the dentist probably prescribed Vicodin and you can get 5 refills in 6 months.
2007-10-11 02:49:00 · answer #6 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it depends on where you live. most pharmacies will fill a prescription up to a year from the written date. however, if you are using insurance, most insurances only allow for 6 mo. after the written date. now if there are antibiotics, some pharmacists do not like to fill them after a month or so but will anyway. if you have to pay for the medication try over the counter pain relievers first and then go from there if they aren't helping.
2007-10-11 01:06:15 · answer #7 · answered by christy 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't think there is an expiry date, just get the medicine and if you need more he will give you another prescription, and if the pain is that bad you should already be taking it.
2007-10-11 00:23:57 · answer #8 · answered by maz22 c 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
a dentist prescription is the same as any doctors prescription. I belive they are only good for 7-10 days after being signed by the doctor. Best bet is to have it filled, and use tham when you need them.....
2007-10-11 00:43:25 · answer #9 · answered by SWT 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Prescriptions are normally only good for 6 months.
2007-10-11 00:27:32 · answer #10 · answered by Kimi 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋