Florida Pharmacy Technician Certification Practice Test

When stocking products, what must be matched with the National Drug Code (NDC) number on the stock bottle?

1. Reconciliation (Recon) Log

2. Brand/generic book

3. Shelf tag

4. Pricing schedule

The correct answer is: Reconciliation (Recon) Log

The correct answer involves the concept of ensuring that the National Drug Code (NDC) number on the stock bottle corresponds with established records. The NDC is a unique identifier for medications that includes information about the manufacturer, product, and package size. Matching the NDC with the reconciliation log is crucial for maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring that the medications stocked align with what is recorded for tracking and safety purposes. This process helps prevent medication errors and ensures that the correct products are available for dispensing. A reconciliation log is typically used to track the medications received versus those dispensed, and aligning the NDCs helps verify that what was ordered has been properly received and accounts for any discrepancies in the inventory. This practice is fundamental for compliance with safety regulations and for effective pharmacy management. The other options, while related to pharmacy operations, do not serve the same purpose in confirming the accuracy of the medication being stocked against the NDC number. The brand/generic book is primarily for identifying medications and understanding their equivalencies, the shelf tag focuses on providing consumers with product information and pricing, and the pricing schedule deals with pricing strategies and does not directly correlate to stocking accuracy.