Section 246-945-011 - Prescription validity(1) Prior to dispensing and delivering a prescription, a pharmacist shall verify its validity.(2) A prescription shall be considered invalid if:(a) At the time of presentation, the prescription shows evidence of alteration, erasure, or addition by any person other than the person who wrote it;(b) The prescription does not contain the required information as provided in WAC 246-945-010;(c) The prescription is expired; or(d) The prescription is for a controlled substance and does not comply with the requirements in RCW 69.50.308.(3) A prescription is considered expired when:(a) The prescription is for a controlled substance listed in Schedule II through V and the date of dispensing is more than six months after the prescription's date of issue.(b) The prescription is for a noncontrolled legend drug or OTC and the date of dispensing is more than 12 months after the prescription's date of issue.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-945-011
Adopted by WSR 20-12-072, Filed 6/1/2020, effective 7/1/2020, and 3/1/2021Amended by WSR 24-11-060, Filed 5/13/2024, effective 6/13/2024