Massachusetts H774 amends laws to allow chain pharmacists to transfer prescriptions within the same pharmacy chain under certain conditions.

Massachusetts H774 amends the General Laws to allow a chain pharmacist to transfer a prescription to another pharmacy within the same chain if specific conditions are met. These conditions include the prescription being for medication out of stock at the original pharmacy, the transfer being for the same medication and dosage, the prescription being valid and not expired, and the patient being informed and consenting to the transfer. The bill also stipulates that patients should not be required to pay for a non-generic drug if it is medically necessary or if no substitution is available.

Massachusetts H774 amends laws to allow chain pharmacists to transfer prescriptions within the same pharmacy chain under certain conditions.

Massachusetts H774 amends the General Laws to allow a chain pharmacist to transfer a prescription to another pharmacy within the same chain if specific conditions are met. These conditions include the prescription being for medication out of stock at the original pharmacy, the transfer being for the same medication and dosage, the prescription being valid and not expired, and the patient being informed and consenting to the transfer. The bill also stipulates that patients should not be required to pay for a non-generic drug if it is medically necessary or if no substitution is available.