Which item is included as part of standard prescription requirements?

• A. Prescriber's DEA number
• B. Date of issuance
• C. Patient's middle name
• D. Manufacturer lot number

Answer: (B)

Date of issuance is included on a standard prescription because it anchors the order in time, showing exactly when the prescriber authorized the medication. This helps the pharmacist determine the prescription’s validity within any state-imposed time limits, supports accurate record-keeping, and aids in renewals or audits. The other items aren’t universally required: a prescriber’s DEA number is needed for controlled substances but not for every prescription, a patient’s middle name isn’t typically required for identification, and a manufacturer lot number isn’t part of the prescribing information used to dispense a medication.