Regarding the transfer of prescriptions, which statement is correct?

In the context of the transfer of prescriptions, the correct statement highlights several key aspects of pharmacy practice as governed by federal and state regulations.

When pharmacies are utilizing a shared database, they essentially have a seamless integration that allows them to access the same patient records and prescriptions. This is particularly relevant for non-controlled substances, which can be transferred an unlimited number of times between pharmacies in a shared database, facilitating patient access to their medications without significant barriers.

However, when it comes to controlled substances, the rules are stricter. Controlled substances can indeed only be transferred one time between pharmacies, unless those pharmacies share a common database. Under that scenario, the regulations permit a more flexible approach whereby controlled substances can be refilled in an ongoing manner, as long as both pharmacies have access to the same electronic records.

Thus, the correct answer encompasses all these provisions: the unlimited transfer of non-controlled substances and the allowance for transferring controlled substances under specific circumstances within a shared database. This illustrates the nuanced regulatory landscape that pharmacies must navigate concerning the transfer of prescriptions.