Records of dispensing for original and refill prescriptions are maintained for how long?

• A. 2 years
• B. 5 years
• C. 1 year
• D. 3 years

Answer: (A)

Records of dispensing original prescriptions and all refills must be kept for a two-year period. This duration provides a practical window to review what was dispensed, when, and to whom, which supports auditing, patient inquiries, and safety checks. Keeping records for two years aligns with typical state requirements for prescription documentation, balancing the need for traceability with reasonable record storage. Longer periods (three or five years) exceed the standard requirement and shorter periods (one year) might not cover all potential inquiries or audits.