Which type of records may a pharmacy keep at a central location other than their registered location with the DEA?

The option regarding controlled substance shipping and financial records is the correct choice because the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations allow certain records to be maintained at a central location, as long as the pharmacy notifies the DEA of this arrangement. Specifically, shipping and financial records for controlled substances can be stored off-site; however, the pharmacy must maintain the ability to produce these records promptly when requested by the DEA.

In contrast, prescription hard copies must be maintained at the pharmacy's registered location since they involve the actual prescriptions issued by practitioners that the pharmacy dispenses. Patient medication profiles, which contain sensitive patient information and medication history, also need to be accessible at the pharmacy to ensure safe and effective patient care. Lastly, pharmacy training records, while important for compliance and auditing, do not fall under the category of records that are associated specifically with the handling of controlled substances and are typically maintained at the pharmacy to ensure compliance with regulations and to monitor training and staff competency. Thus, these types of records need to be readily available at the pharmacy itself.