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Transfer from occurring in a timely manner.This Fact Sheet is intended for community pharmacies only, as the transfer of records between hospitals is governed by RRO Regulation 965 — Hospital Management under the Public Hospitals Act.Prescription TransfersRegistrants, at both the transferring pharmacy and the pharmacy receiving the transfer, are accountable for meeting their respective responsibilities for the transfer of prescription(s).A prescription shall be transferred from a pharmacy that is accredited as a community pharmacy on the request of the patient or a person acting on behalf of the patient.For the purposes of the regulations, a person acting on behalf of the patient includes a registrant acting on behalf of the patient.Either the pharmacy transferring the prescription or the pharmacy receiving the prescription transfer can act upon a patient’s request.Where there are refills or any quantity remaining, a pharmacy must transfer a prescription when requested.Transfers should be done in a timely manner. If circumstances arise that result in a delay, as a professional courtesy, the registrant should inform the pharmacy awaiting the transfer.Implied consent is provided by the patient when they request a prescription transfer.There is no need for a pharmacy to contact the patient to verify the transfer request; Delaying a transfer for this reason interferes with continuity of care.Prescriptions may be transferred under the authorization of a registrant at the pharmacy transferring the prescription to a registrant who is practising at the receiving pharmacy.If the pharmacy is in Ontario, a registrant who is practising at the pharmacy where the prescription will be transferred.If the pharmacy is outside of Ontario, a person who is authorized to practise pharmacy at the pharmacy where the prescription will be transferred.If necessary, transfers can be made verbally.Additional steps should be taken to minimize the increased risk of medication errors with telephone or verbal orders[1].Once

Pharmacy licenced or accredited in a province or territory of CanadaIf the prescription is transferred verbally, the record is authorized by the registrant responsible for the transferRequirements for Pharmacists Transferring Prescriptions for Controlled SubstancesPursuant to the Subsection 56(1) class exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) issued by Health Canada (HC), and only while the exemption is in effect, pharmacists are authorized to transfer a prescription for a controlled substance (narcotic, controlled drug or targeted substance) to another pharmacist.Pharmacists should review the terms and conditions of the exemption and must only transfer a prescription for a patient under their professional treatment, for the purpose of renewing an existing prescription.Pharmacists acting under the authority of this exemption must keep records of the following:A copy of the written prescription or the written record of a verbal prescriptionThe name and business address of the transferring pharmacistThe name and business address of the pharmacist receiving the prescription transferThe number of authorized refills remaining and, if applicable, the specified interval between refillsThe date of the last refillFor benzodiazepines and other targeted substances, the date the prescription was issued by the prescriberThe exemption to subsection 52(c) of the Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations permits prescriptions for targeted substances to be dispensed if more than one year has elapsed since the day on which the prescription was issuedThe exemption to subsection 54(1) of the Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations permits prescriptions for targeted substances to be transferred more than oncePublished: August 2013Version #: 3.00College Contact: Pharmacy PracticeRevision HistoryVERSION #DATEACTION1August 2016Changed reference from O. Reg. 58/11 to O. Reg. 264/162March 2020Added “Important update regarding the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic” re: Health Canada Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) subsection 56(1) class exemption to permit pharmacists to transfer prescriptions of controlled substances.3November 2021Updated format; incorporated

FACT SHEETLegislative References:Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act , s 157Ontario Regulation 264/16, s 5Public Hospitals Act, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 965, s 22.1Food and Drug Regulations, s. C.01.041.1 – C.01.041.4Narcotic Control Regulations, s. 31, 32;Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations, s.54A fact sheet summarizes relevant legislation in one place. Registrants are reminded to refer to legislation for full context.Additional References:Subsection 56(1) class exemption for patients, practitioners and pharmacists prescribing and providing controlled substances in Canada (Health Canada)Code of EthicsLegal Authority For Scope Of Practice / Authorized Acts ChartPrescription Regulation Summary ChartFact Sheet – Prescription Refills, Part-Fills and IntervalsBackgroundPrescription transfers are subject to federal and provincial regulations.Federally, the Food and Drug Regulations permit a registrant (pharmacist or pharmacy technician) to transfer a prescription for a drug on the Prescription Drug List to another pharmacist or pharmacy technician.Only pharmacists are authorized to transfer a prescription for a controlled substance (narcotic, controlled drug or targeted substance) to another pharmacist pursuant to the Subsection 56(1) class exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) issued by Health Canada.Provincially, O. Reg.264/16 states that “Subject to compliance with any other applicable federal or provincial laws, a prescription shall be transferred from a pharmacy that is accredited as a community pharmacy on the request of the patient or a person acting on behalf of the patient.”Registrants are expected to respect the patient’s right to choose a pharmacy and/or pharmacy professional and to facilitate the patient’s request to change or transfer pharmacy services, ensuring the relevant patient information is provided efficiently for a safe and effective transition of care.If a pharmacy wishes to charge the patient for a transfer, the Policy – Fees for Professional Pharmacy Services applies. The pharmacy may invoice the patient however this cannot impede the provision of patient care or prevent or delay the