247 CMR, § 5.02

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Section 5.02 - Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions
(1) Prescriptions or drug orders maybe electronically transmitted from an authorized prescribing practitioner or his or her expressly authorized agent to a pharmacy or pharmacy department of the patient's choice. The prescription or drug order shall be electronically transmitted in a manner that maintains patient confidentiality and in accordance with the requirements of M.G.L. c. 94C, §23(g) and 105 CMR 721.000et seq..
(2) A pharmacist or pharmacy shall not enter into any agreement concerning the provision of a computer, facsimile machine, computer modem or any other electronic device which would adversely affect a patient's freedom to select the pharmacy or pharmacy department of his or her choice.
(3) A pharmacist or pharmacy shall not provide a computer, facsimile machine, computer modem or any other electronic device to a prescriber or health care facility for the purpose of providing an incentive to refer patients to a particular pharmacy or pharmacy department.

247 CMR, § 5.02