Question

a pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following information is mandatory for controlled substance prescriptions and unnecessary for non-controlled substance prescriptions?

the prescribers dea number
the quantity of the medication
the date the prescriber issued the prescription
the prescribers address and telephone number.

Explanation:

Analyze prescription requirements

Using the Pharmacy Law and Controlled Substances Act knowledge points, federal regulations dictate specific elements that must be present on all valid prescriptions, while certain identifiers are reserved strictly for regulated substances.

Evaluate the prescriber's DEA number

Using the Drug Enforcement Administration knowledge point, a practitioner must have a valid DEA registration number to prescribe controlled substances. This unique identifier is legally required on all controlled substance prescriptions but is not required for non-controlled substances.

Compare other options

Standard elements like the medication quantity, the date of issuance, and the prescriber's contact details are universally required on all valid prescriptions, whether controlled or non-controlled.

Answer:

• (A) The prescriber's DEA number (Correct answer)
• (B) The quantity of the medication
• (C) The date the prescriber issued the prescription
• (D) The prescriber's address and telephone number.