What additional information is required on a prescription label dispensed outside of an inpatient setting?

The requirement for including the name of the central fill pharmacy on a prescription label dispensed outside of an inpatient setting is important for several reasons. When a prescription is filled at a central fill pharmacy, this facility takes on the responsibility of dispensing the medication, while the retail pharmacy typically handles patient interaction and counseling. Including the name of the central fill pharmacy on the label ensures transparency and allows patients and healthcare providers to identify where the medication was filled. This is crucial for any potential follow-ups regarding the medication, clarifications, or issues that arise with the dispensing process.

The other options do not align with typical labeling requirements for outpatient prescriptions. For example, a patient’s medical history is not something that is generally included on a label, as it is considered confidential and unnecessary for the dispensing process. An expiration date of the medication is typically found on the packaging rather than on the label itself, which focuses on dosage and administration for the specific prescription. While dosage instructions for the patient are indeed critical, they are already required to be included in a standard prescription label; thus, they do not meet the criteria for "additional" information when a prescription is filled outside of an inpatient setting.