Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-552.16 - [Effective 7/16/2025] Transfer of prescriptions

Transfers of prescriptions will be at the request of the patient or the patient's caregiver. Individuals authorized to transfer prescriptions include a pharmacist and, except for transfers of controlled substance prescriptions, a certified pharmacy technician and a pharmacistintern.

(1) Limitations. Transfers of controlled substance prescriptions are limited in accordance with 21 CFR Part 1306 as amended on August 28, 2023.
(2) Documentation.
a. Controlled substances for initial filling. Documentation of transfers of electronic controlled substance prescriptions for initial filling will be in accordance with 21 CFR 1306.08 as amended on August 28, 2023.
b. Controlled substances for refilling. Documentation of transfers of controlled substance prescriptions for refilling will be in accordance with 21 CFR 1306.25 as amended on August 28, 2023.
c. Noncontrolled substances. Documentation of transfers of noncontrolled substance prescriptions will include the required elements identified in 21 CFR 1306.25 as amended on August 28, 2023, except for the date of original dispensing, location(s) of previous refill(s), and DEA registration numbers of the pharmacies party to the transfer.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-552.16
Adopted by IAB June 11, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 25, effective 7/16/2025

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