059-2 Wyo. Code R. §§ 2-12 - Transfer of Non-Controlled Substance Prescription Orders Between Pharmacies

(a) A pharmacy shall transfer prescription order information for non-controlled substances upon the request of the patient.

(b) Transfer of prescription order information for the purpose of filling or refilling a prescription is subject to the following requirements:

(i) A prescription order for a non-controlled prescription drug may be transferred from one pharmacy to another pharmacy only so long as there are refills remaining.

(ii) Both the original and transferred prescription drug orders shall be maintained and readily retrievable for a period of two years from the date of last refill at the respective pharmacy;

(iii) Pharmacies electronically transferring information must satisfy all information requirements of a transferred prescription including those requirements in W.S. § 33-24-136;

(c) The individual transferring the prescription order information shall:

(i) Document that the prescription has been transferred in the data processing system;

(ii) Record his/her name;

(iii) Record the name of the receiving individual;

(iv) Record the name, store number if a chain pharmacy, telephone number, and whether the prescription is a controlled substance; and

(v) Record the date of the transfer.

(d) The individual receiving the transferred prescription order information shall:

(i) Document that the prescription was originated by transfer in the data processing system; and

(ii) Record the original prescription's issued date and prescription number;

(iii) Record the original number of refills authorized by the prescriber;

(iv) Record the date of original dispensing;

(v) Record the number of valid refills remaining;

(vi) Record the name, store number if a chain pharmacy, and whether the prescription is a controlled substance; and

(vii) Record the name of the individual transferring the prescription.

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059-2 Wyo. Code R. §§ 2-12

Amended, Eff. 10/31/2017. Amended, Eff. 12/19/2018. Amended, Eff. 5/24/2023.