Which item is not typically included on a unit-dose label?

• A. Patient name
• B. Drug name, strength, dosage form, lot number, expiration date, and manufacturer/NDC
• C. Expiration date
• D. Manufacturer/NDC

Answer: (A)

Unit-dose labels are designed to identify the medication itself and support safe dispensing and traceability. They normally list the drug name, strength, and dosage form to ensure you’re giving the exact product, plus the lot number and expiration date so you can track batches and avoid using expired or recalled items. The manufacturer and NDC provide precise identification and traceability back to the supplier, which is crucial for recalls and quality control. The patient’s name isn’t typically printed on a unit-dose label because that label focuses on the product details rather than the individual patient; patient identifiers are managed in the patient record and administration system to protect privacy and keep labeling standardized. So, the item not typically included is the patient name.