Which item describes the form and strength of the product on a prescription?

• A. Name and amount
• B. Form and strength
• C. Dosage
• D. Warnings

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is understanding what information defines the actual product you dispense and how potent each dose is. The form refers to how the medicine is presented—tablet, capsule, liquid, ointment, etc.—and the strength is the amount of active ingredient per unit, such as 250 mg per tablet or 5 mg per mL. This combination tells you exactly what product to dispense and what potency each dose contains, which is essential for correct administration and labeling.

The other details serve different purposes: the name and amount tell you what drug and the total quantity being dispensed but not the per-dose presentation or potency; dosage focuses on how much to give per administration and how often; warnings cover safety notes rather than the physical form or strength. So describing the form and strength best captures how the product is actually prepared and how much active ingredient each dose delivers.