If a prescriber retires but hasn't surrendered license/DEA, are remaining refills valid?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if state law allows
• D. Not specified

Answer: (A)

Prescriptions remain valid as long as the prescriber still has an active license and, if applicable, an active DEA registration. Retirement by itself does not automatically void existing refills that were legitimately prescribed. Therefore, the remaining refills can still be filled within the original refill limits and the time frame specified on the prescription. If the prescriber later surrenders their license or DEA registration, or the prescription’s refill window expires, then dispensing beyond those limits would not be allowed.