If a controlled substance prescription is mistakenly transferred to the wrong pharmacy, what can be done?

When a controlled substance prescription is mistakenly transferred to the wrong pharmacy, it can be transferred to the correct pharmacy under certain conditions. This is allowed as long as the transfer complies with state and federal regulations concerning controlled substances.

In this scenario, the key factor is whether the prescription is still valid and has not been officially filled at the wrong pharmacy. Since the prescription still exists, and assuming all other legal requirements are met, it can indeed be transferred to the correct pharmacy. This flexibility ensures that patients receive the medications they need without requiring them to go through unnecessary procedural hurdles, such as needing a new prescription or being restricted by who can pick it up.

In contrast, the other options suggest limitations or requirements that are not necessary in this context, thus focusing on the ability to transfer the prescription appropriately reflects the correct understanding of the rules governing prescription transfers for controlled substances in Oregon.