What daily requirement must an electronic system used for storing prescription information fulfill?

The requirement for an electronic system used for storing prescription information to produce a daily hard copy summary of controlled substance transactions is rooted in the need for accountability and regulatory compliance. This daily printout serves as a tangible record that can be easily reviewed by pharmacy personnel, auditors, or regulators. It helps ensure that all controlled substances are accounted for, thereby minimizing the risk of diversion or misuse. The hard copy provides a reliable backup in case of system failures and facilitates quick access to transaction history for inspection purposes.

Other options like generating weekly audit reports or printing lists of prescriptions filled over an extended period may not fulfill the immediate daily oversight needed for controlled substances. Although audit reports are important, they do not provide the same level of real-time verification of transactions. Similarly, notifying the pharmacy board of filled prescriptions is required under different provisions but does not contribute to the daily accountability that the hard copy summary ensures.