Ohio Pharmacy Law Practice Test

Which of the following is not a requirement for a prescription for an animal?

1. Owner's last name

2. Pet's name

3. Species

4. Prescription date

The correct answer is: Prescription date

For a prescription for an animal, the prescription date is not an explicit requirement in Ohio pharmacy law. However, it is essential to ensure that prescriptions are filled and dispensed in a timely manner. The other elements—owner's last name, pet's name, and species—are crucial for identifying both the prescription and the prescribed animal to avoid any potential mix-ups or errors in medication. The owner's last name serves to link the prescription to the individual responsible for the animal, providing clarity and traceability. The pet's name is useful for ensuring that the medication is administered to the appropriate animal, particularly in households with multiple pets. Identifying the species helps ensure that the medication prescribed is suitable and safe for that specific type of animal, as there can be significant differences in how various species metabolize drugs. Therefore, while the prescription date is important for record-keeping and ensuring medication is current, it is not one of the primary requirements in the same way that the other three elements are.