West Virginia MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

According to USP guidance on customized med paks, which of the following information must be included on the label?

1. Date of preparation and BUD (no later than 90 days from preparation)

2. Name and address of the patient’s prescriber

3. Name of the pharmacy technician who prepared the med pak

4. Serial/Rx number for the med pak, and for each drug

The correct answer is: Date of preparation and BUD (no later than 90 days from preparation)

The correct answer emphasizes the requirement for specific information on the label of customized med paks as per USP guidance. Including the date of preparation and the beyond-use date (BUD) is crucial for ensuring the safe and effective use of the medications contained within the med pak. The BUD indicates the timeframe within which the contents should be used, establishing a standard that they should not extend beyond 90 days unless specified otherwise. The other options, while they may contain relevant information, are not mandated by the USP guidance for customized med paks. For instance, while the name and address of the patient’s prescriber may be useful for reference, it is not considered a requirement for the labeling of a med pak. Additionally, including the name of the pharmacy technician who prepared the med pak is not a standard labeling requirement and does not impact the safe use of the medication for the patient. Finally, while having a serial or prescription number helps in tracking and identifying medications, the specific guidance for med paks emphasizes the date of preparation and the BUD as key labeling elements.