Arizona MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

A prescription order shall not be refilled if it is:

1. Expired or more than one year since originally ordered

2. Expired or has refills remaining

3. Expired or ordered by the prescriber not to be refilled

4. Ordered by the prescriber not to be refilled or more than one year since originally ordered

The correct answer is: Expired or more than one year since originally ordered

A prescription order cannot be refilled if it is expired or if it has been more than one year since it was originally ordered. This aligns with pharmacy law, which stipulates that prescriptions typically have a maximum refill period of one year. Once this time frame has elapsed, the prescription is no longer valid for refills, necessitating a new prescription from the prescriber. Understanding the context here is crucial: the expiration date signifies that the medication is no longer within the timeframe deemed safe or effective for dispensing. Even if there are refills remaining, the mere fact that the prescription has passed its expiry date prevents any refilling activity. Additionally, the scenario mentioned in the other options involves various circumstances that could lead to a prescription being invalid for refills, but the most fundamental rule established in option A remains paramount in defining the conditions under which a prescription may not be refilled.