Wyoming MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

Which of the following should be provided as part of the pedigree for wholesale distribution of prescription drugs?

1. Certification that each recipient has authenticated the pedigree

2. Date of manufacture

3. Name of the prescribing doctor

4. Price of the drug

The correct answer is: Certification that each recipient has authenticated the pedigree

For wholesale distribution of prescription drugs, providing certification that each recipient has authenticated the pedigree is crucial. A pedigree is a document that provides a complete history of a particular batch of prescription drugs as they move through the supply chain. Ensuring that each recipient authenticates the pedigree helps in maintaining the integrity and security of the drug supply chain by verifying that the drug has not been tampered with or counterfeited during distribution. The date of manufacture is important information to include in the pedigree for tracking the age of the drug, but it is not directly related to the verification and authentication process that certification of recipients provides. The name of the prescribing doctor is not typically part of the drug pedigree for wholesale distribution purposes as it is more relevant for individual prescription transactions between a prescriber and a patient. The price of the drug is also not typically included in the drug pedigree as it is not a relevant piece of information for tracking the drug's distribution history and ensuring its authenticity.