1. (1) Prescriptions may be transferred between pharmacies for the purpose of an initial or refill dispensing provided that:

   1. (a) The prescription is invalidated at the sending pharmacy; and
   2. (b) The receiving pharmacy obtains all the information constituting the prescription and its relevant refill history in a manner that ensures accuracy and accountability.
2. (2) Prescriptions for controlled substances can only be transferred one time.
3. (3) Pharmacies using the same electronic prescription database are not required to transfer prescriptions for dispensing purposes.

4. (4) An Oregon registered pharmacy must transfer a prescription:

   1. (a) To a pharmacy requesting a transfer on behalf of the patient or patient's agent unless the transfer would compromise patient safety or violate state or federal laws or rules; and
   2. (b) By the end of the next business day of the request.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 689.155

History

BP 50-2022, adopt filed 12/20/2022, effective 02/15/2023