Prescription Medicine Dispensing in New York State

Questions and Answers

16-point

10-point

14-point

12-point (correct)

Directions for use by the patient

Drug name and strength

Pharmacy address (correct)

Patient name

Highlighted in color, in bold type, or both (correct)

Underlined in red ink

Written in cursive

Italicized

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Study Notes

All prescription medicine in this State must include standardized patient-centered data elements.
Compliance is mandated by section 6830 of the Education Law.

Critical Elements:
- Patient name: Clearly identified on the label.
- Directions for use: Must be structured in complete sentences for clarity.
- Drug name and strength: Essential for proper patient recognition.
Important Elements:
- Pharmacy information: Includes the name, address, and telephone number.
- Patient's address: Required for accurate prescription fulfillment.
- Prescriber's name: Ensures accountability and traceability.
- Date of filling/refilling: Indicates when the medication was dispensed.
- Prescription number: Unique identifier assigned to the specific prescription.

All prescription drug labels must feature both critical and important elements.
Critical Elements:
- Must be emphasized through color highlighting, bold type, or both for visibility.
- Required minimum font size: 12-point for legibility.
Important Elements:
- Should not be highlighted or presented in bold type.
- Must remain legible without undermining the emphasis on critical elements.