A prescription that has been adapted previously may be transferred to a different pharmacy in accordance with the Health Professions Act Bylaws Schedule F, Part 1. An adaptation does not create a new prescription, as such, the adaptation alone cannot be transferred—it must be attached to a prescription.
It is important to note that adapted prescriptions for narcotics, controlled drugs, or targeted substances can only be transferred if allowed under:
a) The Controlled Prescription Program, if applicable to the specific narcotic, controlled drug, or targeted substance.
b) A section 56 exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Under the HPA Bylaws Community Pharmacy Standards of Practice, if a prescription has no refills remaining then it cannot be transferred to another pharmacy, and no further adaptations (including renewal for continuity of care) of that prescription can be made at the receiving pharmacy.