# WAC 246-945-012: WAC 246-945-012. Prescription refills

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_012

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-945-012
- **Heading:** WAC 246-945-012. Prescription refills
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 246 / Chapter 246-945 / Section 246-945-012

## Text

(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 .

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 246-945-001 WAC 246-945-001. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_001.md)
- [WAC 246-945-002 WAC 246-945-002. Administrative proceedings and appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_002.md)
- [WAC 246-945-003 WAC 246-945-003. Drug Supply Chain Security Act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_003.md)
- [WAC 246-945-005 WAC 246-945-005. Commission inspections and investigations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_005.md)
- [WAC 246-945-007 WAC 246-945-007. Civil fines for pharmaceutical firms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_007.md)
- [WAC 246-945-010 WAC 246-945-010. Prescription and chart order — Minimum requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_010.md)
- [WAC 246-945-011 WAC 246-945-011. Prescription validity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_011.md)
- [WAC 246-945-012 WAC 246-945-012. Prescription refills](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_012.md)
- [WAC 246-945-013 WAC 246-945-013. Partial filling of prescriptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_013.md)
- [WAC 246-945-014 WAC 246-945-014. Electronic prescribing mandate waiver](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_014.md)
- [WAC 246-945-015 WAC 246-945-015. Minimum requirements for dispensing practitioners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_015.md)
- [WAC 246-945-016 WAC 246-945-016. Prescriptions — Outpatient labels — Minimum requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_016.md)
- [WAC 246-945-017 WAC 246-945-017. Prescriptions — Hospital inpatient labels — Minimum requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_017.md)
- [WAC 246-945-018 WAC 246-945-018. Prescriptions — Labeling — Prepackage medications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_945_018.md)

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