On the reverse side of the invalidated prescription, the transferring pharmacy must include which information?

• A. Patient's employer information
• B. Original issue date only
• C. Prescriber license plate number
• D. Name, address, DEA number to which transferred and name of receiving RPh

Answer: (D)

When a prescription is being transferred between pharmacies, it’s essential to document exactly who is receiving the transfer so there’s a clear chain of custody for the medication, especially for controlled substances. The information that belongs on the reverse side of the invalidated prescription is the receiving pharmacy’s name and address, the receiving pharmacy’s DEA number, and the name of the receiving pharmacist. This provides a precise trail of where the prescription is going and who will be responsible for it, which helps with compliance, auditing, and patient safety.

Employer information isn’t relevant to the transfer, and an original issue date alone doesn’t identify the recipient or establish the transfer details. A prescriber license plate number isn’t a real or used identifier in this context. The key pieces are the receiving pharmacy’s identifying details and the name of the receiving pharmacist, which is why that option is correct.