# Transfer of Electronic Prescriptions for Schedules II-V Controlled Substances Between Pharmacies for Initial Filling
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2023-07-27 · 88 FR 48365
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-15847
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 88 FR 48365
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/27/2023-15847/transfer-of-electronic-prescriptions-for-schedules-ii-v-controlled-substances-between-pharmacies-for)
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