The Prescription - Transfer Prescription

Question 1

What Information Must Be Provided to Transfer A Prescription to Another Pharmacy?

Answer 1

Record of Transfer Out:
* Date of Transfer
* Pharmacy Name, Address
* Name of Pharmacist / Pharmacist-Intern Receiving Rx
* Name of Pharmacist / Pharmacist-Intern Transferring Rx
* Pharmacy DEA # (if Controlled Substance)

Records of Transfer Received:
* Date of Transfer
* Original Date of Issuance
* Original Prescription #, Date of Last Fill, # Refills
* Pharmacy Name, Address
* Name of Pharmacist / Pharmacist-Intern Receiving Rx
* Name of Pharmacist / Pharmacist-Intern Transferring Rx
* If Controlled Substance: DEA # & Dates Filled At All Previous Locations

Question 2

Can Interns Transfer Prescriptions?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Can Technicians Transfer Prescriptions?

Answer 3

Yes - Except for Controlled Substances
(Trainees Cannot Transfer/Receive from Pharmacies, Can Only Take Phone Rx from Prescriber if Authorized by Pharmacist)

Question 4

How Many Fills Can Be Transferred?

Answer 4

C-III, C-IV, CV: Transferred Once
Non-Controlled Valid Rx: # Transfers Cannot Exceed # Refills
Electronic Transfer Between Pharmacies: Can Only Transfer = Max # Refills

Question 5

Any Specific Transfer Rules for Out-Of-State?

Answer 5

Not Specified