Frequently Asked Questions

Transfer of Prescriptions

1. What is the responsibility of the pharmacist who is transferring information for a prescription refill?
   
   Answer: To record the following:
   
   • the name of the patient;
   • that an authorized refill of the prescription has been transferred;
   • name, address and telephone number of the pharmacy to which it was transferred;
   • name of the pharmacist receiving the prescription information;
   • name of the pharmacist transferring the information; and
   • the date of the transfer.
   
   
2. What is the responsibility of the pharmacist who receives a refill transfer?
   
   Answer: To produce a hard copy of the prescription information, ensure that the term "refill transfer" appears on the face of the hard copy, and record the following:
   
   • the name of the patient;
   • that an authorized refill of the prescription has been transferred;
   • the name, address and telephone number of the pharmacy from which it was transferred;
   • the name of the pharmacist receiving the prescription information;
   • the name of the pharmacist transferring the information;
   • the date of the original prescription and most recent transfer; and
   • the original prescription number.