How long must prescription records for Medicare Part D prescriptions be kept?

• A. 5 years
• B. 7 years
• C. 10 years
• D. 12 years

Answer: (C)

Retention period for Medicare Part D prescription records is ten years. This duration ensures pharmacies can support CMS audits, program integrity reviews, and any inquiries about dispensed medications over a substantial period. Records typically include patient name and date of birth, prescriber, drug name and strength, quantity, dispensing date, and NDC, kept either electronically or on paper. Shorter timeframes wouldn’t meet CMS Part D requirements and longer periods aren’t required by the program, so ten years is the standard.