Difficulty: Medium

Average Score: 58%

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following must be included on the prescription for a Schedule II medication?

Rationale

DEA number of the prescribing provider

For Schedule II controlled substances, federal law requires specific elements on the prescription, including the prescriber’s DEA number. This ensures the prescriber is authorized to prescribe controlled substances.

A (National provider identifier (NPI)) YOUR ANSWER

Incorrect. While the NPI is commonly used for billing and identification, it is not a required element for a Schedule II controlled substance prescription under federal law.

B (Controlled substance schedule number) YOUR ANSWER

Incorrect. The prescription does not need to explicitly state the schedule (e.g., Schedule II), as this is already determined by the drug classification.

C (National Drug Code (NDC)) YOUR ANSWER

Incorrect. The NDC is used for billing and inventory purposes but is not required on a written prescription.

D (DEA number of the prescribing provider) CORRECT

Correct. The prescriber’s DEA number is mandatory for all controlled substance prescriptions, including Schedule II medications.

Conclusion

A valid Schedule II prescription must include the prescriber’s DEA number, making Choice D the correct answer.

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