Rhode Island Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence (MPJE) Practice Exam

What must a prescription indicate if it is being transferred to another pharmacy?

1. Pharmacy's stock number

2. Void statement

3. Pharmacy's license number

4. Doctor's signature

The correct answer is: Void statement

When a prescription is being transferred to another pharmacy, it is essential for the original prescription to indicate a "void" statement. This is crucial as it ensures that the original prescription is marked as no longer valid once the transfer occurs, preventing any potential for misuse or duplication of the prescription. The void statement clarifies to both pharmacies and the patient that the previously prescribed medication should not be filled again at the original location, thus maintaining clear communication and legal compliance within the pharmacy practice. This regulatory requirement is in place to uphold the integrity of prescription processing and patient safety, ensuring that each prescription is appropriately accounted for and that there are no ambiguities regarding its validity. The presence of a void statement is a protective measure in the process of transferring prescriptions, facilitating accurate record-keeping and maintaining the chain of custody for medication. While the pharmacy's stock number, license number, and doctor's signature are important components of a prescription, they do not serve the specific purpose of indicating that a prescription has been transferred and voided at its original pharmacy. Thus, their presence or absence does not fulfill the requirement that directly addresses the transfer of prescriptions between pharmacies.