When does a prescription for Lisinopril need to be filled before it expires?

In North Carolina, the regulation governing the expiration of prescriptions states that prescriptions do not have a set expiration date. This means that as long as the prescription is valid and the prescriber has not specified an expiration date or duration for the medication, it remains active and can be filled by the pharmacy at any time.

This allows for flexibility in filling prescriptions based on the patient's needs, especially for maintenance medications such as Lisinopril, which is commonly used for hypertension and heart failure. It emphasizes the importance of patient counseling and ensures that patients have access to their medications without the barrier of an expiration date.

The other options propose specific time frames or conditions under which a prescription must be filled, which do not align with North Carolina's regulations regarding prescription validity. While prescriptions typically may have refills and must be filled in a timely manner to ensure treatment continuity, the absence of a defined expiration reinforces the importance of provider-patient communication regarding medication management.