In an emergency, a pharmacy may transfer original prescription drug order information for a noncontrolled substance to a second pharmacy for the purpose of dispensing up to a -------- supply, without voiding the original prescription drug order.

In an emergency, a pharmacy may transfer original prescription drug order information for a noncontrolled substance to a second pharmacy for the purpose of dispensing up to a -------- supply, without voiding the original prescription drug order.

• A. 30 day
• B. 1 day
• C. 7 day
• D. 14 day

Answer: (C)

In emergencies, pharmacies can transfer the original prescription information for a noncontrolled medication to another pharmacy so the patient can receive up to a seven‑day supply without the original prescription being voided. This gives the patient a short, bridge supply to maintain therapy when the usual pharmacy can’t dispense it, while keeping the original prescription valid for potential later dispensing. The seven‑day limit balances timely access with safeguards against over-dispensing. Different rules apply for controlled substances, but this emergency transfer provision specifically covers noncontrolled medications.

In emergencies, pharmacies can transfer the original prescription information for a noncontrolled medication to another pharmacy so the patient can receive up to a seven‑day supply without the original prescription being voided. This gives the patient a short, bridge supply to maintain therapy when the usual pharmacy can’t dispense it, while keeping the original prescription valid for potential later dispensing. The seven‑day limit balances timely access with safeguards against over-dispensing. Different rules apply for controlled substances, but this emergency transfer provision specifically covers noncontrolled medications.