CVS Pharmacy Technician Certification Practice Test

Which of the following is a requirement for a prescription for a controlled substance?

1. Doctor's phone number

2. Patient's last name only

3. Patient's address

4. Doctor's license number

The correct answer is: Patient's address

A prescription for a controlled substance must include specific information to ensure its legitimacy and to comply with regulatory requirements. One of those requirements is the patient's address. Including the patient's address on the prescription helps pharmacists verify the identity of the patient and ensures accurate record-keeping in adherence to both federal and state regulations regarding controlled substances. The presence of the patient's address also aids in the identification process should there be any questions about the prescription's validity or if the pharmacy needs to contact the patient. This is particularly important because controlled substances are scrutinized more closely due to their potential for abuse and misuse. While other pieces of information, such as the doctor's phone number, the patient's last name, and the doctor's license number, may also be relevant in the context of filling prescriptions, they do not specifically fulfill the requirement stipulated for controlled substances in the same way that the patient's address does. Each piece of information serves a purpose, but the inclusion of the patient's full address is mandated for compliance and safety in the prescription process.