Question

question 21

a pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following information is not required on a valid outpatient prescription for a non-controlled substance?

prescribers signature
prescribers dea number
patients name and address
drug name, strength, and dosage form

Explanation:

Identify the core legal requirements for non-controlled prescriptions

Using the Prescription Requirements knowledge point
A valid outpatient prescription for a non-controlled substance must contain essential elements to be legally filled. These standard elements include the patient's full name and address, the date the prescription was written, the drug name, strength, dosage form, quantity, directions for use (sig), refill information, and the prescriber's name, contact information, and signature.

Evaluate the necessity of a DEA number

Using the Prescription Requirements knowledge point
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number is a unique identifier assigned to healthcare providers allowing them to write prescriptions for controlled substances. Under federal law, a prescriber's DEA number is only legally required on prescriptions for controlled substances (Schedules II-V). It is not legally required on a prescription for a non-controlled substance (such as blood pressure medications, cholesterol medications, or standard antibiotics).

Analyze the given multiple-choice options

Using the Prescription Requirements knowledge point

• Prescriber's signature: Required to authorize any prescription.
• Prescriber's DEA number: Not required for non-controlled substances.
• Patient's name and address: Required to identify the patient.
• Drug name, strength, and dosage form: Required to identify the medication.

Answer:

• Prescriber's signature
• Prescriber's DEA number (Correct answer)
• Patient's name and address
• Drug name, strength, and dosage form