Is it acceptable for a patient’s prescription to remain valid after authorization has been rescinded?

When a prescription is authorized, it represents an agreement between the prescriber and the patient regarding the treatment plan. If that authorization is rescinded, it signifies that the prescriber no longer supports the use of that medication for the patient, which raises significant legal and ethical concerns regarding liability and the appropriateness of treatment.

Once a prescription's authorization is rescinded, it effectively becomes invalid. Filling a prescription after the authorization has been revoked could lead to potential harm to the patient, expose the pharmacy to liability issues, and violate regulations governing pharmacy practice. Therefore, it is essential that the prescription is officially voided to ensure that no medication is dispensed without valid authorization, safeguarding both the patient's health and the pharmacy's legal standing.

The other options suggest scenarios that would either allow for filling a rescinded prescription or imply that practice could continue under certain conditions, which disregards the critical principle that a prescriber’s authority must be adhered to for the safety and well-being of the patient.