Prescription Print Date Vs Start Date

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My prescription has a print date on it but also had a start date. The start date is for October 4th and the print date is September 6th. Can I fill it after the print date or do I have to wait until the start date?

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Usually, it would go by the start date, since that is when your doctor intended you to start the medication, according to FDA directives.

What medication is the prescription for? Is it a controlled substance? That can also have a bearing on the answer.

Did you ask your pharmacy?

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If it doesn’t say “don’t fill before” and it’s not a controlled substance you should he able to fill it whenever, but insurance companies will usually only pay up to 3 days early. So if you just filled they’re not going to pay until right before you’re due again.

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