South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

What additional information does the receiving pharmacy need to record for a transferred prescription?

1. Patient's medical history

2. Transferring pharmacy’s DEA number if controlled substance

3. Date of birth of the patient

4. Prescriber’s license number

The correct answer is: Transferring pharmacy’s DEA number if controlled substance

When a prescription is transferred from one pharmacy to another, the receiving pharmacy must document specific information to ensure compliance with legal requirements and facilitate proper record-keeping. One critical piece of information is the transferring pharmacy's DEA number, particularly when the prescription involves controlled substances. Recording the transferring pharmacy’s DEA number is essential for tracking the transfer of controlled substances and ensuring that all legal provisions are met. This is a requirement outlined in many jurisdictions, including South Carolina, as it helps to maintain accurate records for regulated medications, which are closely monitored due to their potential for abuse. The other options, while potentially relevant to medication management or patient care, do not fulfill the specific requirements for recording a transferred prescription under pharmacy laws. For instance, a patient's medical history and date of birth can be important for overall patient care but are not typically required for transferring prescription records. Similarly, a prescriber’s license number is not mandated in the context of a transferred prescription; instead, the focus is on the details that pertain directly to the transfer, which is why the transferring pharmacy’s DEA number is the essential element that needs to be recorded.