§ 59-354. Prescription as property right of patient - Duty to provide reference copies and transfer prescriptions.

A.  A prescription is the property of the patient for whom it is prescribed.

B.  No pharmacist shall refuse, upon request by that customer in person or through an authorized pharmacist, to supply a reference copy in writing or by telephone.

C.  No licensed practitioner shall refuse to honor the request of his or her patient to have his or her prescription transferred to the licensed pharmacist or licensed pharmacy of the patient's choice.

Added by Laws 1974, c. 79, § 1, emerg. eff. April 19, 1974.  Amended by Laws 1993, c. 199, § 21, emerg. eff. May 24, 1993; Laws 2009, c. 321, § 23, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.