Or. Admin. Code § 855-141-0320

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 855-141-0320 - Prescription: Expiration

This section of rule addresses the expiration date of the prescription and not the expiration date of the drug.

(1) After one year from date of issue, a prescription for a non-controlled substance becomes invalid and must be reauthorized by the prescriber.

(2) When "PRN" is used as a prescription refill designation:

(a) The abbreviation means that the prescription can be refilled in proper context for a period of one year.

(b) In conjunction with a definite time period, or a specific number of refills, the prescription can be refilled in proper context for a period not to exceed one year.

Or. Admin. Code § 855-141-0320

BP 50-2022, adopt filed 12/20/2022, effective 2/15/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689.505, ORS 689.515