Which of the following is NOT a function of pharmacies under the Narcotic Treatment Program?

In the context of the Narcotic Treatment Program (NTP), a key function of pharmacies is to maintain proper oversight and management of patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder. This includes keeping accurate records and ensuring that medications, particularly controlled substances like methadone, are stored securely and dispensed according to regulations. Therefore, options related to record-keeping and medication storage, as well as providing counseling referrals, align with the responsibilities of pharmacies within the framework of the NTP.

While methadone can be administered to stable patients as part of therapy, there are specific regulations limiting the number of patients that prescribers can serve. The authorized capacity for treating patients is not unlimited; prescribers are subject to federal and state regulations which cap the number of patients they may treat with medication-assisted therapies such as methadone. This ensures proper oversight and quality of care within the program.

Thus, the option stating that prescribers can serve unlimited patients is inconsistent with the regulatory framework governing the Narcotic Treatment Program, making it the correct response to the question.