Question

which of the following information should a pharmacy technician verify before filling a prescription below? name: sue thomas dob: 10/23/40 atenolol 25mg take 1 tablet po daily quantity: #90 refills:0 dr. johnson (signature) the date of issue the date the prescription was received by the pharmacy the number of refills the prescriber’s dea number

Explanation:

To fill a prescription, a pharmacy technician must verify the prescriber’s DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) number. This is a legal requirement for controlled substances (and often for prescriptions in general) to ensure the prescriber is authorized to write prescriptions. The date of issue, date received, and number of refills (already listed as 0 here) are less critical compared to verifying the DEA number for prescription validity.

Answer:

The prescriber’s DEA number