WAC 246-945-012. Prescription refills

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 › Chapter 246-945 › Section 246-945-012

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(1) A prescription for a controlled substance listed in Schedule II cannot be refilled.

(2) A prescription for a controlled substance listed in Schedule III, IV, or V may be refilled a maximum of five times as indicated by the prescriber. The prescription will expire six months after the date of issue pursuant to WAC 246-945-011 even if there are refills remaining.

(3) A prescription for a noncontrolled legend drug may be refilled as indicated by the prescriber in accordance with RCW 18.64.520 . There is no limit on the number of refills, but the prescription will expire after twelve months from the date of issue pursuant to WAC 246-945-011 .

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