What is the term used for a prescription that is transferred from one pharmacy to another?

The correct term for a prescription that is transferred from one pharmacy to another is known as a prescription transfer. This terminology is widely accepted in pharmacy practice and is commonly used to describe the process of moving a patient's prescription record from one pharmacy's system to another, allowing the patient to obtain their medication from a different location.

This process typically involves the receiving pharmacy contacting the original pharmacy to request the prescription details, verifying the information, and ensuring that all legal requirements are fulfilled, such as prescription information, patient identity, and medication availability. The term “prescription transfer” clearly conveys the action of moving the prescription without implying any duplication or unnecessary complications.

Other terms presented do not accurately reflect the process; “prescription migration” may suggest a broader movement of data or records rather than the specific action of transferring a prescription. “Prescription duplication” implies creating a second copy of the same prescription, which does not occur in a legitimate transfer scenario. “Prescription relay” suggests a passing along of information without the formal process of transfer required by regulations. Thus, “prescription transfer” is the most precise and appropriate term used in this context.