How to Transfer Prescriptions
To transfer your prescriptions, start by phoning or visiting your local pharmacy. Then, give them your prescription name, strength, rX number, and your previous pharmacy's address. You can also try registering for an account at your pharmacy's website. Once you've set your account, fill out the prescription transfer form and submit it through the website. After 3 days, follow up with the pharmacy to make sure they've received your transfer request.
Write down the prescription name, strength, and Rx number. Look at the label on your prescription medicine and write down the information. The Rx number, strength, and name can usually be found at the top or bottom of the label, above or below your name.  The dosage on most prescriptions will usually be in milligrams. The Rx number is a 7 digit code and can be found above or below the name of the medicine. Get the address and phone number for your old pharmacy. Look up the name, address, and phone number of your old pharmacy. Your new pharmacist will need to contact them to verify that your information is correct. Usually pharmacists will be able to find your old pharmacy's contact information if you provide them with the address. Visit or call your new pharmacy and give them the information. Talk to your new pharmacist and explain that you want to transfer your prescription. In addition to prescription details, you'll also have to provide them with your personal information, including your phone number, name, health insurance (if you have it), and prescribing doctor. You can say something like, “Hello. I have a prescription for Buspar at Rite Aid Pharmacy on 5th street and I wanted to transfer it to this pharmacy. I have all my medication information ready.” Give the pharmacy reliable contact information so that they can call you if something goes wrong. Wait for your transfer request to go through. The transfer request should take anywhere from 1-3 days. If you are transferring your medication from a pharmacy within the same company, the transfer will usually be quicker. Call your new pharmacy to determine when your medication is refilled. If your pharmacy takes over 3 days to call you, give them a call. Explain your situation and ask them if the prescription transfer went through and if your refill is ready. Register an account on your new pharmacy's website if they have one. Most larger pharmacies like Rite Aid, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS have an online portal that you can use to schedule refills and transfer your prescriptions. Visit the company's website and look for a registration link on the pharmacy portion of the website. Then, fill out the online registration form with the correct information. Smaller local pharmacies may not have this option. In this case, you'll have to call or visit the pharmacy. Fill out a prescription transfer form. Once you create an account on the pharmacies website, you'll be able to transfer your prescription online. Find the transfer prescription link on the site and fill out the online form. All the information on the form can be found on the label of your old medicine. You'll have to provide medication details including type, strength, and Rx number. You'll also have to submit the name and address of your previous pharmacy. Submit and wait for your transfer request to go through. Sometimes you'll be able to look at the portal and determine if your new medication has been refilled. If not, give the pharmacy a call after three days and ask if your medication is ready. Read your local and state laws. Prescription transfer restrictions will vary depending on what country, city, or state you live in. Therefore, it's best to read the local laws pertaining pharmacy transfers before you initiate one. Search online for laws related to pharmaceutical transfers where you live and keep these laws in mind before you decide to transfer your prescription. Get a new prescription if you're out of refills. A pharmacy can only transfer a prescription if there are existing refills left on it. If you're out of refills, you'll need to visit your prescribing doctor and get a new one written for your new pharmacy. Obtain a new prescription if your old one is over 6 months old. Certain drugs that fall under schedule III, IV, and V, such as Tramadol or Adderall, can't be transferred to a new pharmacy if they have been refilled more than 5 times or the original prescription is over 6 months old. If you have a long-term prescription that you fill every month and haven't seen your prescribing doctor in a long time, you'll have to make an appointment to see them so that they can write you a new one. To determine the schedule of the drug that you are prescribed, visit https://www.dea.gov/druginfo/ds.shtml. Understand that you can only transfer certain drugs one time. Drugs in schedule III, IV, and V are sometimes limited to a single transfer per prescription regardless of how many refills you have left on your prescription. This prevents fraudulent prescriptions. Examples of drugs that can't be transferred more than once include Tylenol with codeine (acetaminophen/codeine), Ambien (zolpidem), testosterone, and Xanax (alprazolam). 
Write down the prescription name, strength, and Rx number. Get the address and phone number for your old pharmacy. Visit or call your new pharmacy and give them the information. Wait for your transfer request to go through. Call your new pharmacy to determine when your medication is refilled. Register an account on your new pharmacy's website if they have one. Fill out a prescription transfer form. Submit and wait for your transfer request to go through. Read your local and state laws. Get a new prescription if you're out of refills. Obtain a new prescription if your old one is over 6 months old. Understand that you can only transfer certain drugs one time. 