South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

Which of the following RX information is NOT submitted to SCRIPTS?

1. Vendor information

2. Patient date of birth

3. Date prescription was issued by prescriber

4. Whether RX was new or refill

The correct answer is: Patient date of birth

The information that is not submitted to the SCRIPTS (Pharmacy Data Transaction Service) is the patient's date of birth. SCRIPTS is intended to facilitate the electronic transmission of prescriptions and the related information necessary for the dispensing of medications. This system collects and shares specific details regarding the prescription itself, such as the prescription's origin, status, type (new or refill), and the prescribing date. While the other options, such as vendor information, the date the prescription was issued, and whether the prescription is a new Rx or a refill, are all crucial for the accurate processing and tracking of prescriptions, the patient's date of birth is not considered a required data element in the SCRIPTS transmission. This reflects a focus on maintaining essential information for patient safety and prescription verification while potentially minimizing privacy concerns related to more sensitive personal data, like demographic details.