What must be provided to be included in the audit?

• A. The range of prescription numbers or a date range that will be included in the audit
• B. A copy of the audit protocol
• C. A request form from the auditor
• D. The pharmacy's tax ID

Answer: (A)

When an audit occurs, the records that will be reviewed must have a clearly defined scope. This is established by specifying a range of prescription numbers or a specific date range to be included. Defining the scope in this way tells the auditor exactly which transactions to pull and review, making the process precise and manageable.

The audit protocol is the auditor’s guide for how the review will be conducted, not something the pharmacy must provide to be included. A request form from the auditor is simply the method used to ask for records, not a prerequisite for inclusion. The pharmacy’s tax ID identifies the business but does not determine whether records are included in the audit.