If a prescription was not actually dispensed, how does it affect chargebacks?

When a prescription is not actually dispensed, it generally means that there was no transaction that took place for that medication. This has implications for chargebacks, which are typically associated with returns, refunds, or disputes in financial transactions.

In the context of pharmacy practice, if a prescription was never filled and therefore no monetary exchange occurred, there is no basis for a chargeback assessment. Chargebacks are typically applied when a product or service has been provided and a dispute arises regarding payment. Since the prescription was not dispensed, no services were rendered, and no alterations in the financial transactions would justify a chargeback. Thus, the assertion that no chargebacks can be assessed is accurate, as it reflects that the foundation for any chargeback couldn't exist without a sale.