What is required when selling syringes or needles, aside from identification?

When selling syringes or needles, in addition to verifying identification, it's crucial to ascertain the patient's planned use for the syringes or needles. This requirement is typically in place to ensure that these items are being acquired for legitimate medical purposes and to prevent them from being used for unlawful activities, such as illegal drug use.

The intent behind collecting information about the planned use reflects a regulatory stance aimed at public health and safety, helping to monitor and control access to equipment that could be misused. However, while obtaining a patient's address, a prescription, or recording the date of purchase may be common practices for other transactions, they are not specifically required along with identification for the sale of syringes or needles. Thus, capturing the patient's planned use is the appropriate and necessary step in this context.