Which prescriptions are included in the Ohio Drug Database? Select the correct combination.

The Ohio Drug Database, known as the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS), is designed to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. The database aims to provide valuable information for both healthcare professionals and law enforcement to prevent prescription drug abuse, addiction, and illegal activities related to controlled substances.

Prescriptions that are included in the database typically encompass all schedules of controlled substances. This includes Schedule I (though not all jurisdictions treat this uniformly as prescriptions are not usually written for Schedule I drugs), Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, and Schedule V drugs. The comprehensive coverage is designed to ensure that all relevant prescribing patterns are captured for oversight and safety in patient care.

By selecting the combination that includes all categories, it reflects a complete understanding of the scope of the Ohio Drug Database, which aims to cover a wide spectrum of controlled substances ensuring thorough monitoring and reporting. This is crucial for maintaining safety protocols in pharmacy practices and for addressing issues related to substance misuse. Therefore, including all the schedules signifies the database’s intention to track all applicable prescriptions uniformly.