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.
Notes
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