Yes, per PPP-58, a pharmacist must have a prescription that is current, authentic and valid in order to adapt a prescription. As emergency supplies provided by pharmacists are not considered “prescriptions”, they do not override existing prescriptions from authorized prescribers. If the pharmacist has the depleted prescription, they may renew this prescription for an appropriate time period as long as that time period does not exceed the expiry date of the prescription. If the prescription is for a narcotic, controlled drug or targeted substance, it may only be renewed:
- for a time period that does not exceed the same duration as prescribed or 30 days, whichever is greater; and
- if permitted under a section 56 exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act