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What is the primary purpose of highlighting critical elements on a prescription label?
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?
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?
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?
What is the minimum font size required for important elements on a prescription label?
What is the purpose of including the prescription number or other identifying number on a prescription label?
What is the purpose of including the prescription number or other identifying number on a prescription label?
What is the requirement for presenting important elements on a prescription label?
What is the requirement for presenting important elements on a prescription label?
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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Description
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.
