WAC 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.