South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for prescriptions?

1. The date of issuance

2. Drug dosage form

3. Patient's current insurance information

4. Directions for use

The correct answer is: Patient's current insurance information

In the context of prescription requirements, the inclusion of a patient's current insurance information is not mandated by law. Prescriptions must include essential information to ensure the safe and effective dispensing of medications. This typically includes the date of issuance, which allows pharmacists to determine the validity of the prescription; directions for use, which provide guidance on how the medication should be taken; and the drug dosage form, which specifies the physical form the medication will take (e.g., tablet, liquid). While having a patient's insurance information can be useful for billing purposes and is often collected in the pharmacy setting, it is not a legal requirement that must appear on the prescription itself. Therefore, the correct answer highlights that insurance information is not a necessary component for the legal standing of a prescription.