Arkansas Pharmacy Laws and Regulations Practice Exam

What information must be indicated on the label if atorvastatin is dispensed as a generic substitution for Lipitor without informing the patient?

1. Info about the brand

2. Info about the generic substitution

3. Price difference

4. Pharmacy details

The correct answer is: Info about the generic substitution

When a medication is dispensed as a generic substitution, the label must include information about the generic medication such as the name, manufacturer, and active ingredient(s). This information is important for both the patient and healthcare provider to ensure proper use and monitoring of the medication. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not pertain to the specific information required for labeling a generic substitution. While it is important for the pharmacy to be identified on the label, this information is not specific to a generic substitution and should always be included on medication labels. It is also not necessary to indicate any price difference between a brand and generic medication on the label. Therefore, option B is the only correct answer. By including this information on the label, patients are informed that they are receiving a generic substitution and can take appropriate measures to track the effectiveness of the medication and any potential side effects.