Prescription Labels

Question 1

What information is needed on the prescription BY a pharmacist?

Answer 1

1) date dispensed
2) initials of dispensing pharmacist
(if generic, distributer’s name)

Question 2

What information is needed on the prescription upon REFILL BY a pharmacist?

Answer 2

1) date of each refill
2) quantity (if different from original)
3) initials of dispensing pharmacist

Question 3

What information is needed on the prescription TO a pharmacist?

Answer 3

1) prescriber’s information (name, address, phone #, license classification, federal registry # (for controlled substances))
2) prescriber’s signature
3) indication (if requested by patient)
4) patient information (name, address)
5) name of drug
6) quantity dispensed
7) directions for use with route of administration
8) date of issue

Question 4

What information is needed on label AT THE TIME of dispensing?

Answer 4

1) manufacturer’s trade/generic name
2) manufacturer name
3) directions for use
4) patient name
5) prescriber’s name
6) date dispensed

Question 5

What information is needed on PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE?

Answer 5

1) name & address of pharmacy
2) prescription #
3) strength
4) quantity
5) expiration date
6) indication
7) physical description of medication dispensed

Question 6

What’s needed for drug regimen?

Answer 6

1) drug name
2) drug strength or dose
3) route of administration
4) frequency
5) duration

Question 7

What’s needed to validate DEA#?

Answer 7

1) 2 letters & 7 numbers
2) 2nd letter = 1st letter of prescriber’s last name
3) add digits 1, 3, 5
4) add digits 2, 4, 6 then multiply by 2
5) add sum of steps 3 & 4 (last digit should match LAST digit of DEA #)