Is Source of payment included as part of Prescription Drug Registry submission information?

• A. Yes, it is required
• B. No, it is not required
• C. Only if payment is cash
• D. Only for uninsured patients

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the Prescription Drug Registry data requires capturing how each prescription was paid. This source of payment field is a mandated data element in the submission, covering payment types such as cash, private insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, or uninsured/other. Including this information gives the registry a fuller picture of each dispensing event, which supports monitoring for misuse or diversion and helps public health and enforcement agencies analyze patterns across payer types. Because of its role in providing context for dispensing and potential red flags, it must be reported for every submission.