CVS Pharmacy Technician Certification Practice Test

What information is not required for the pharmacy computer system?

1. Patient's preferred contact number

2. Insurance information

3. Patient's birthday

4. Social security number

The correct answer is: Social security number

The correct answer identifies that a patient's social security number is not typically required for the pharmacy computer system. While pharmacies gather a variety of information to ensure safe and effective medication dispensing, the social security number is generally not considered necessary for standard pharmacy operations. Pharmacies primarily need patient identifiers such as names, dates of birth, and contact information to manage prescriptions and communicate effectively with patients. Insurance information is essential to verify coverage and billing. The patient's preferred contact number is also useful for reaching out regarding prescription updates or clarifications. However, collecting a social security number is subject to privacy concerns and is not required for verifying identity within the pharmacy context. Thus, while certain personal information is crucial for operational tasks, the social security number does not fall into that category, leading to its exclusion from mandatory data collected in pharmacy systems.