1. (1) The transfer of prescription information for a noncontrolled substance for the purpose of dispensing is permissible between pharmacies. Transfer prescriptions are subject to the following requirements:

   1. (a) Transfers received orally must be communicated between licensed pharmacists or intern/externs under direct supervision of licensed pharmacists.

      1. 1. The transferring pharmacist/intern/extern must record:

         1. (i) Date of the transfer
         2. (ii) Name of the pharmacist/intern/extern transferring the information
         3. (iii) Name and address of the pharmacy to where the prescription was transferred
         4. (iv) Name of the pharmacist/intern/extern receiving the information

      2. 2. The pharmacist/intern/extern receiving the transfer must document the following:

         1. (i) Date of the transfer
         2. (ii) Name of the pharmacist/intern/extern transferring the information
         3. (iii) Name and address of the pharmacy from where the prescription was transferred
         4. (iv) Name of the patient
         5. (v) Date the original prescription was issued
         6. (vi) Name and strength of drug to be dispensed
         7. (vii) Directions for use
         8. (viii) Total number of refills and/or quantity remaining
         9. (ix) Prescribing practitioner’s name
         10. (x) Date of last fill by transferring pharmacy
         11. (xi) Any additional information as deemed essential for proper communication of the prescription.

   2. (b) Transfers may be performed electronically when the following conditions are met:

      1. 1. The transferring pharmacy must provide the receiving pharmacy with the following information in addition to the original prescription data:

         1. (i) Total number of refills and/or quantity remaining
         2. (ii) Name and address of the pharmacy from which the prescription was transferred.
      2. 2. The pharmacy receiving the transfer must create an electronic record for the prescription that includes the transferring pharmacy’s name and the original prescription data.

Author: Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-23-70.

History: New Rule: Published August 31, 2020; effective October 15, 2020. 6 Amended: Published July 31, 2025; effective September 14, 2025.