Abstract: A method for verifying prescriptions. A host system communicating with the internet receives prescription information authorized by a health care provider from a computer system. The prescription information includes a prescribed drug, and a dosage level for the prescribed drug, a unique health care provider code identifying the health care provider, and a patient code uniquely identifying the patient. A unique identification code is generated via the host system identifying the prescription information. The prescription information is stored including the unique identification code identifying the prescription information. The prescription information and the unique identification code is transmitted to the computer from which the prescription information was received. The host system receives the unique identification code from a computer system associated with a pharmacy.