Washington Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence MPJE Practice Exam

What is the pharmacist responsible for in electronic prescribing?

1. Accuracy, validity, and authenticity of the order

2. Ensuring the patient has internet access

3. Keeping a physical copy of all electronic prescriptions

4. Converting all electronic prescriptions to oral orders

The correct answer is: Accuracy, validity, and authenticity of the order

The pharmacist is primarily responsible for ensuring the accuracy, validity, and authenticity of the electronic prescription, regardless of whether it was transmitted through an electronic prescribing system or faxed directly from the prescriber. This is because electronic prescribing systems can sometimes have errors or glitches that may affect the accuracy of the prescription, and it is the pharmacist's responsibility to catch and correct any potential issues before dispensing the medication. Option B is not correct because it is the patient's responsibility to have internet access in order to retrieve the electronic prescription from their pharmacy. Option C is not correct because keeping a physical copy of electronic prescriptions defeats the purpose of electronic prescribing, which is to eliminate the need for paper and increase efficiency. Option D is not correct because the pharmacist should not convert an electronic prescription into an oral order unless directed to do so by the prescriber. This is because oral orders have a higher risk of errors and potential issues, so it is important to stick to the original electronic prescription as much as possible.