Transfer of Electronic Prescriptions for Schedules II-V Controlled Substances Between Pharmacies for Initial Filling
other · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2023-07-27 · 88 FR 48365
Document
Document number
2023-15847
Federal Register citation
88 FR 48365
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2023-07-27
Abstract
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is amending its regulations to allow the transfer of electronic prescriptions for schedules II-V controlled substances between registered retail pharmacies for initial filling, upon request from the patient, on a one-time basis. This amendment specifies the procedure that must be followed and the information that must be documented when transferring such electronic controlled substance prescriptions between DEA- registered retail pharmacies.