An Act relative to prescription medication transfer and availability

This bill allows chain pharmacies to transfer prescriptions between locations within the same pharmacy chain under specific conditions. It directly affects patients who need medications out of stock at their usual pharmacy location and chain pharmacies. Key provisions require the medication to be out of stock at the original pharmacy, match the original prescription exactly, remain valid, be available at the receiving location, not exceed the original quantity, and include patient consent. Pharmacies may also offer a 60- or 90-day prescription extension during the transfer. The bill does not address non-chain pharmacies or generic drug costs.