Which of the following is the maximum number of refills allowed for an Accutane® prescription?
One
Three
Six
None
None
Rationale: No refills are allowed for an isotretinoin (Accutane®) prescription. This drug, primarily used for severe acne, is directly linked with severe birth defects. Thought the Accutane® brand was removed from the U.S. market in 2009, isotretinoin is still available under other brand names.
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