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How many days do you have to wait between prescriptions? Navigating Refill Rules

4 min read
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of all Americans have used a prescription medication in the past month. A common question among patients is, 'How many days do you have to wait between prescriptions?' The waiting period for refills is not a universal standard but is determined by a combination of factors, including the type of medication, insurance policies, and federal and state regulations.

What does QL mean in pharmacy? Understanding medication quantity limits

5 min read
According to analyses of drug formularies, many common medications have specific coverage rules indicated by codes like 'QL'. So, what does QL mean in pharmacy? It is an abbreviation that signifies a quantity limit, a restriction set by health insurance plans on the amount of medication they will cover within a certain timeframe.