Code of Massachusetts Regulations
247 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN PHARMACY
Title 247 CMR 5.00 - Orally And Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions And Reporting Requirements To The Prescription Monitoring Program (pmp)
Section 5.02 - Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(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.