What must the transferring pharmacist do on the face of the invalidated prescription?

• A. Void the face of the prescription.
• B. Write "Transfer" on the face.
• C. Record the date of transfer on the front.
• D. File a copy with the other pharmacy.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that once a prescription is transferred between pharmacies, the original prescription must be marked as no longer valid for dispensing by the original pharmacy. VOIDing the face of the prescription provides a clear, permanent signal that it has been transferred and should not be reused at the original location. This helps prevent duplicate dispensing and maintains an accurate record of the transfer. Writing “Transfer” on the face or recording the date there isn’t the standard action that clearly conveys that the original document has been canceled, and simply filing a copy with the other pharmacy doesn’t invalidate the original. The important step is to VOID the face to ensure the prescription cannot be dispensed again from the original pharmacy.