What restriction must be indicated on a copy of a prescription provided to a patient?

In the context of pharmacy practice, when a prescription is provided to a patient, it is critical to indicate any remaining refills clearly. Striking out the remaining refills on the copy ensures that the patient understands the limits of their prescription and prevents any unauthorized attempts to refill the medication beyond what the physician has authorized.

This practice is vital for maintaining patient safety and ensuring that the medication therapy remains appropriate and monitored. If the remaining refills are not clear to the patient, it could lead to misunderstandings or misuse of the medication, potentially resulting in gaps in therapy or adverse effects if the patient attempts to refill the medication without the appropriate authorization.

In other options, striking out a physician's name would potentially violate confidentiality and the integrity of the prescription, while providing the original prescription does not apply as the patient typically receives a copy for personal records. Attaching a disclaimer, while it may provide useful information, does not specifically address the important details surrounding the added limitations of refills directly on the prescription.