Which item must be included on a prescription transfer record?

• A. Insurance policy number
• B. Patient's date of birth
• C. Date of transfer
• D. Original prescription number

Answer: (C)

Recording the date of transfer creates the exact moment the prescription changes hands between pharmacies. That timestamp is essential for accountability, continuity of care, and regulatory compliance, because it documents when the transfer occurred and helps both pharmacies track the dispensing history and remaining refills. Items like an insurance policy number or the patient's date of birth aren’t part of the transfer event—they’re used for billing or patient identification, not to record the transfer itself. The original prescription number might be kept for reference, but the required element that confirms the transfer is the date.