How many times may a pharmacy transfer a prescription for Schedule III-V drugs?

For Schedule III-V drugs, the regulations stipulate that a pharmacy may transfer a prescription only once, unless the pharmacies involved are utilizing a shared electronic database. This provision is in place to maintain control over the distribution of controlled substances, ensuring that there is a clear record of prescription activity and preventing potential misuse.

When pharmacies share an online database, they can access the same prescription information, which allows them to transfer prescriptions multiple times without the limitation of transferring just once. The stipulation surrounding shared databases acknowledges the necessity of convenience and improved access to patient medications across different pharmacy locations while still safeguarding against diversion and misuse.

This regulation helps ensure compliance with federal standards while allowing for some flexibility in patient access to medications.