If refills are not specified on a prescription, what is assumed?

When a prescription does not specify the number of refills authorized, it is generally assumed that refills are not authorized. This is a standard practice to ensure patient safety and to adhere to legal requirements in the dispensing of medications. Without explicit instructions from the prescriber, pharmacists are cautious and follow the guideline that no refills can be dispensed without the prescriber's agreement.

This approach helps prevent potential misuse of medications and ensures that patients are evaluated by their healthcare providers before being allowed further supplies of their prescriptions. The lack of specified refills ensures that patients maintain regular consultative care rather than relying on continuous access without medical oversight.