Explanation
Answer: (a) Two years from the date of dispensing, [AL Rule 34-23-70(k):
View Law].
A prescription file or files shall be kept by every pharmacy for a period of not less than two years in which the original of every prescription compounded or dispensed shall be filed in the order of compounding with number and date of dispensing placed on each prescription.
Each pharmacy shall produce any prescription file whenever legally required to do so. Such prescription file shall at all times be open for inspection by:
a). the prescriber,
b). the board of pharmacy or its inspectors.
AI-Generated Summary
Prescription files retained ≥ 2 years from date of dispensing
Original Rx filed in order of compounding/dispensing
Each Rx must show Rx number + dispensing date
Rx files open to prescriber + Board/inspectors when legally required
