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

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

2. (2) When used alone as a prescription refill designation the abbreviation, "PRN" for a non-controlled substance means that the medication can be refilled in proper context for a period of one year.

   1. (a) When this abbreviation is used alone as a means to authorize refills for a controlled substance, the medication can be refilled in proper context for a period of six months or five refills, whichever comes first.
   2. (b) When this abbreviation is used in conjunction with a definite time period, or a specific number of refills, the non-controlled medication can be refilled in proper context for a period not to exceed one year.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 689.505 & ORS 689.515

History

BP 43-2021, adopt filed 12/16/2021, effective 01/01/2022