1. APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists
Midyear Regional Meetings
P R O P O S E D R E S O L U T I O N F O R M
Region #: 4
Proposing APhA-ASP Chapter: Cedarville University School of Pharmacy
Proposed Resolution Title/Topic: Pharmacy Interns Transferring Controlled Substances
Proposed wording (desired action(s)):
APhA-ASP supports the ability of licensed pharmacy interns, under the supervision of a pharmacist, to transfer
Schedule III, IV, and V controlled substance prescriptions in and out of pharmacies for refill purposes.
Background Statement (list reasons for the action(s) / pros and cons / references or resources):
The Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations currently states that the transfer of Schedule III, IV, and V
controlled substances must be communicated directly between two licensed pharmacists. This process may be
completed on a one-time basis for controlled substance prescriptions. The federal regulations allow licensed
pharmacy interns, under the supervision of a pharmacist, to transfer non-controlled prescriptions in and out of
pharmacies for refill purposes.1
The transfer process is essentially the same for both non-controlled and
controlled prescriptions, with only a few minor differences, based on respective state regulations. According to
the Ohio Revised Code, in order for licensed pharmacy interns to transfer non-controlled substance prescriptions,
they must abide by the following rules: the intern is determined to be competent in transferring prescriptions by
the supervising pharmacist, documentation is completed with the full names of the transferring and receiving
pharmacist and/or intern, the pharmacist on duty assumes full responsibility for the prescription copy, and the
supervising pharmacist must be immediately available to answer questions and discuss the transferred
prescription with the intern. These safeguards are appropriate in order to provide proper accountability for the
intern, implement a verification system, and ensure protection of the patient. Depending upon the state, licensed
pharmacy interns are eligible to perform professional duties such as: receiving oral prescriptions, selling Schedule
V controlled substances, compound, counsel patients, and administering vaccinations, as well as transferring non-
controlled prescriptions.2
Given the responsibilities already afforded to licensed pharmacy interns, it seems that
the addition of transferring controlled substance prescriptions would be a feasible opportunity to expand upon
their roles within the profession of pharmacy.
1. United States. Dept. of Justice. Drug Enforcement Administration. “Transfer of Schedules III-V
Prescription Information.” 21 CFR 1306.25. 2010.
2. Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Ohio Administrative Code. “Pharmacy Interns Professional Functions.”
4729-5-08. 2007.
Are there any adopted resolutions currently on the books related to this Proposed Resolution? Yes___ No
_X_
If yes, please provide the number and title of the adopted resolution(s) as well as your rationale for the
addition of this Proposed Resolution:
Author of Proposed Resolution: Josh Willoughby
Author Phone Number: (513) 295-1065
Please use only one form for each proposed resolution. Forms must be submitted by the Chapter via email to the APhA-ASP
Regional Delegate two (2) weeks prior to the start of the Midyear Regional Meeting.

2. Author Email Address: jwilloughby@cedarville.edu
Please use only one form for each proposed resolution. Forms must be submitted by the Chapter via email to the APhA-ASP
Regional Delegate two (2) weeks prior to the start of the Midyear Regional Meeting.