Which label information is NOT required on the unit dose packages prepared in a hospital?

In the context of hospital pharmacy practice, the labeling of unit dose packages is governed by regulations that ensure the safety and efficacy of medications administered to patients. When preparing unit dose packages, certain information is essential to ensure accurate dispensing and proper patient care.

The label typically includes the patient's name, drug strength, and lot number as these details are crucial for ensuring patient safety. The patient's name is necessary for proper identification, while the drug strength helps healthcare providers to administer the correct dose. The lot number is important for traceability and helps in identifying the batch from which the drug came, which is vital in case of product recalls or adverse events.

Although the manufacturer's expiration date is important for ensuring that medications are used within their intended shelf life, it is not explicitly required on unit dose packages in a hospital setting. Instead, the hospital pharmacy may rely on internal tracking systems and policies to manage expiration dates for bulk medications and ensure that unit doses contain only those medications that are still safe to administer. Thus, the absence of the manufacturer’s expiration date on the label is acceptable, making it the correct choice in this context.