Which statement correctly describes an electronic prescription after transmission?

• A. Prescriber can always alter the order after sending
• B. The patient can authorize changes
• C. No changes are allowed after sending
• D. Pharmacist can call and make changes

Answer: (D)

After transmission, the prescription becomes a secure electronic record that is not changed directly by the patient. In practice, when a modification is needed, the pharmacist reaches out to the prescriber to discuss the needed change. The prescriber then reviews and, if appropriate, updates the e-prescription in the system. This workflow means the pharmacist can initiate the change by calling and requesting a modification, but the actual update is authorized by the prescriber. That’s why this option best describes how electronic prescriptions are handled after they’ve been sent: it captures the legitimate collaborative process where changes are requested through communication and then approved by the prescriber. The other statements imply unilateral or absolute changes that don’t reflect how e-prescribing typically works.