Who may document immunizations on a prescription form in Ohio?

• A. Only pharmacists may document their own administration
• B. Pharmacist may document their own administration or pharmacy tech/intern administration on a prescription form
• C. Pharmacy techs may document immunizations
• D. Documentation is not required

Answer: (B)

In Ohio, who documents an immunization on a prescription form reflects the team-based approach to immunization services. The pharmacist is responsible for the immunization record, but the rules permit pharmacy technicians or interns to document the administration as well, as long as they are under appropriate supervision. This means the actual entry on the prescription form can be made by the pharmacist for their own administration or by a tech or intern who administers the immunization, ensuring the patient’s record is complete. Documentation is required to keep accurate records and to feed the immunization information system. The other options miss this collaborative allowance or incorrectly state that documentation isn’t required.