How many times may a prescription for HCTZ be transferred?

The correct answer is that a prescription for HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) may be transferred up to the number of valid refills. This is because, under federal regulations and the laws of many states, prescriptions for non-controlled substances can be transferred between pharmacies as long as they have refills remaining.

In North Carolina, liquid medications and prescriptions for non-controlled substances can be transferred for the total number of refills that were authorized on the original prescription. Therefore, if there are multiple refills available, each of those can be transferred to a different pharmacy until all refills have been utilized.

This approach promotes continuity of care and accommodates patients who may need to switch pharmacies for various reasons, such as moving or seeking more affordable options. It is critical that pharmacists keep detailed records of each transfer and maintain accurate information regarding the original prescription to ensure patient safety and proper dispensing.

By contrast, the other options limit the flexibility of transferring prescriptions and do not align with the typical regulations governing non-controlled substances like HCTZ. For instance, limiting transfers to just once would not consider the situation in which a patient might need to refill their prescription at a different pharmacy multiple times. Thus, the ability to transfer up to the number of valid ref