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New York State Prescription Medicine Labeling Requirements
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New York State Prescription Medicine Labeling Requirements

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What is the primary purpose of highlighting critical elements on a prescription label?

  • To emphasize important patient information (correct)
  • To draw attention to the pharmacist's name
  • To reduce the font size of other elements
  • To make the label more visually appealing
  • What information is NOT considered a critical element on a prescription label?

  • Name of prescriber
  • Directions for use
  • Drug name and strength
  • Patient's address (correct)
  • How must critical elements on a prescription label be presented?

  • In bold type, without a minimum font size
  • In a minimum of 12-point font, with highlighting (correct)
  • In italics, with a minimum of 14-point font
  • In a minimum of 10-point font, without highlighting
  • What is the minimum font size required for important elements on a prescription label?

    <p>No minimum font size is specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of including the prescription number or other identifying number on a prescription label?

    <p>To track the prescription filling process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for presenting important elements on a prescription label?

    <p>They must not be highlighted in color or bold type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prescription Medicine Labeling Standards

    • Section 6830 of the Education Law mandates standardized patient-centered data elements for all prescription medicines dispensed in the state.
    • Critical elements required on prescription labels include:
      • Patient name
      • Directions for use, structured in complete sentences
      • Drug name and strength

    Important Elements

    • Important elements that must be included on labels are:
      • Pharmacy's name, address, and telephone number
      • Patient’s address
      • Prescriber’s name
      • Date when the prescription was filled or refilled
      • Prescription number or a unique identifier for the prescription

    Label Formatting Requirements

    • All prescription drug labels must feature both critical and important elements.
    • Critical elements must be:
      • Emphasized using color highlights, bold typography, or both
      • Printed in a minimum font size of 12 points
    • Important elements must:
      • Not be highlighted or bolded
      • Remain legible without undermining the emphasis on critical elements

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    This quiz covers the standardized patient-centered data elements required on prescription medicine labels in New York State, as per section 6830 of the Education Law.

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