Technician Development Program I Practice Exam

Which statement best describes days supply?

The number of days a prescription will last given the dosage and quantity, excluding refills The number of days before the prescription expires The number of days to wait before starting therapy The number of days the pharmacy will hold a prescription before shipping

Correct Answer:

The number of days a prescription will last given the dosage and quantity, excluding refills

Explanation:

Days supply is the number of days a prescription will cover based on the prescribed dose and the amount dispensed. It’s found by dividing the total quantity dispensed by how many units are taken each day. For example, if 90 tablets are dispensed and the patient takes one tablet daily, the days supply is 90 days. If the same 90 tablets are taken at two per day, the days supply is 45 days. Refills don’t affect the days supply of this specific fill; they only provide additional medication in future fills. The other options describe expiration timing, waiting before starting therapy, or holding the prescription, which aren’t what days supply measures.

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