Prescription as property right of patient - Duty to provide reference copies and transfer prescriptions.

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

A. A prescription is the property of the patient for whom it is prescribed.

B. No pharmacist shall refuse, upon request by that customer in person or through an authorized pharmacist, to transfer a prescription to another pharmacy, or to supply a reference copy in writing or by telephone.

C. No licensed prescriber shall refuse to honor the request of his or her patient to have his or her prescription transmitted to the licensed pharmacist or licensed pharmacy of the patient's choice.

Added by Laws 1974, c. 79, § 1, emerg. eff. April 19, 1974. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 199, § 21, emerg. eff. May 24, 1993; Laws 2009, c. 321, § 23, eff. Nov. 1, 2009; Laws 2015, c. 230, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.