Delaware News: Verbal Exchange of Valid Non-Controlled Prescriptions Between Pharmacies

March 1, 2009 9:53 am Topics: Prescription transfer

Published in the March 2009 Delaware State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter

Regulation 5.8 states that when a pharmacy receives a verbal request for a prescription transfer, it may be honored provided that:
 The request comes from a registered pharmacist.
 The copy is immediately reduced to writing and contains the information required on a written prescription as listed in Regulation 5.0, and includes the first and last name of the pharmacist transmitting the information.
 The prescription used for refills must be clearly identified as a copy.
 The copy shows the date and the file number of the original prescription and indicates the name and address of the pharmacy providing the copy.
 The copy shows the last date of dispensing.
 Only the actual number of refills remaining are indicated.
 A notation indicating that a copy was given and that refills are no longer valid must be placed on either the original prescription or patient profile. The document used must be the same one used for the recording of refills per the pharmacy’s policy.
A copy prepared or transmitted that does not meet the requirements of this regulation is deemed to be an invalid prescription. Written copies of prescriptions are for information only and are not valid for refilling.