South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

When recording information for a narcotic treatment program, which detail is NOT required on the log?

1. Date dispensed

2. Name, strength, dosage form of substance

3. Insurance information of patient

4. Amount consumed

The correct answer is: Insurance information of patient

In the context of a narcotic treatment program, the recording of specific details is essential for legal compliance and monitoring patient care. While aspects such as the date dispensed, the name, strength, and dosage form of the substance, and the amount consumed are all critical for maintaining accurate records of controlled substances, insurance information of the patient is not a mandated detail for the log. The primary focus of narcotic treatment programs is to ensure proper management, tracking, and accountability of narcotic medications to safeguard against misuse and diversion. Therefore, the specific data required typically revolves around the medication itself and the patient's treatment history related to the substance. Although insurance information may be relevant for billing and coverage purposes, it does not contribute directly to the medication management process and is therefore not required to be documented in the narcotic treatment program log. This distinction helps clarify the essential elements that are prioritized for record-keeping in such programs.