South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

What information must the routing company of electronic prescriptions provide?

1. Business hours

2. Tax ID number to BOP

3. Shipping address

4. Owner's name

The correct answer is: Tax ID number to BOP

The routing company of electronic prescriptions is required to provide the tax ID number to the Board of Pharmacy (BOP) as part of the regulatory framework governing electronic prescribing. This requirement ensures transparency and accountability in the pharmacy supply chain, allowing the BOP to maintain accurate records of entities involved in the prescribing and dispensing processes. The tax ID number serves as a unique identifier for the business, facilitating tracking and compliance with state regulations. Providing the tax ID number helps the BOP verify the legitimacy of the routing companies and ensures they meet necessary regulatory standards. This is crucial for maintaining pharmacy integrity and preventing the potential for fraud or abuse in the electronic prescription process. Other options, while they may be relevant in other contexts, do not carry the same regulatory importance in this specific scenario as the tax ID number does for ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws.