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Prescription transfers
Move eligible prescriptions with a clear, pharmacist-led process.
CareCompass coordinates with your current pharmacy or prescriber, confirms transfer eligibility, and explains pickup, delivery, synchronization, or packaging options.
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Start your transfer with CareCompass.
Open RxLocal and send CareCompass a secure message, call us, or request a callback. You do not need to complete the preparation form on this page.
In RxLocal, sign in or register, find CareCompass Pharmacy in Beltsville, and send a secure message with your current pharmacy’s name and phone number and the prescriptions you want transferred. If you cannot connect, call us. Do not email these details.
Optional: prepare your details before opening RxLocal
This tool only prepares a summary on your device. To send it to CareCompass, copy the summary into RxLocal secure messaging.
Need help?
You can still call CareCompass at 202-589-9438. Do not send prescription details through ordinary email.
How it works
Three steps from your current pharmacy to CareCompass.
Starting early helps prevent avoidable gaps, especially when a prescription is nearly due or requires prescriber action.
The pharmacist reviews eligibility
CareCompass confirms whether the prescription may be transferred or whether the prescriber must issue a new prescription.
We coordinate and confirm the next step
The team contacts the current pharmacy or prescriber, processes the prescription when operationally available, and explains coverage, timing, pickup, or delivery.
What may affect a transfer
Transfer timing is different for every prescription.
CareCompass will not promise a completion time before reviewing the prescription. The previous pharmacy’s response, remaining refills, expiration date, medication availability, insurance requirements, and applicable transfer rules all matter.
Routine prescriptions: may be transferable when legally eligible and refills remain.
Expired or out-of-refill prescriptions: generally require prescriber authorization.
Controlled medications: require pharmacist review and may require a new prescription.
Insurance: network status, formulary, refill timing, and expected cost are verified when the claim can be processed.
Transfer FAQ
Answers before you move a prescription.
Can every prescription be transferred?
No. Transfer eligibility depends on the prescription type, remaining refills, expiration date, applicable law, and prescriber requirements. Some prescriptions require a new order from the prescriber.
How long does a transfer take?
Timing depends on the response from the previous pharmacy or prescriber, medication availability, insurance processing, and whether the prescription is due. Start your transfer before your current supply runs out.
Can controlled-substance prescriptions be transferred?
Transfer rules vary by medication and current law. The pharmacist must review the specific prescription. A new prescription from the prescriber may be required.
Will CareCompass contact my current pharmacy?
For eligible prescriptions, CareCompass can contact the current pharmacy after confirming the information needed to begin the transfer.
Does the online transfer builder send my prescription information?
No. The builder prepares your transfer details locally on your device. To send them to CareCompass, copy the prepared request and use RxLocal secure messaging. The pharmacist still reviews transfer eligibility before any prescription is moved.
Can I request packaging or delivery during a transfer?
Yes. Ask about medication synchronization, adherence packaging, pickup, and eligible local delivery. These options are confirmed after prescription, insurance, and medication availability are reviewed.