In Ohio, who may document immunizations on a prescription form?

• A. Pharmacists only
• B. Pharmacists or pharmacy technicians/interns on a prescription form
• C. Physicians only
• D. Public health nurses only

Answer: (B)

Documentation on a prescription form in Ohio is handled by the pharmacy team, reflecting how immunization records are kept in the pharmacy setting. When a vaccine is given, the pharmacist who administers it records the immunization on the prescription form. Under the pharmacist’s direct supervision, a pharmacy technician or intern can also document the immunization on the prescription form. This setup supports efficient workflow and maintains accountability through the supervising pharmacist. Physicians and public health nurses manage immunization documentation in their own medical or public health records, not on a pharmacy prescription form in this context, which is why they aren’t the correct choice here.