The present invention is a system and method of drug identification through radio frequency identification "RFID." The system and method is implemented where drugs are being administered, such as in a hospital or clinic, and identifies the drug being administered to the patient through the use of RFID tags and short and long range transceivers before the drug reaches the patient. After identification, the system and method is configured to cross reference the identified drug with the patient's prescription and allergy information, and to prevent delivery to the patient, if necessary.