CH 2 & 3 Pharmaceutical Development Flashcards
Drugs may come from
natural resources or a laboratory
Drugs do not create new functions in the body as they only…
affect existing functions
The Pharmacy Technician
CAN
prepare, sell, compound, and dispense medications
The Pharmacy Technician
CANNOT
counsel patients or direct patient care
Pharmacy Staffing Ratios
May only have 1 technician if there are only
1 pharmacist
Pharmacy Staffing Ratios
If there are two or more pharmacists, then the ratio allowed is
2 technicians per pharmacist
Pharmacy Staffing Ratios
A pharmacist may not supervise more than
2 interns at a time in any setting
Clinical Trials
2 groups…
Control group receives either standard treatment or placebo
Intervention group receives the drug to be tested
Off-label use
Drugs can be used for purposes other than the ones approved by the FDA
Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities
Filling, transferring, and refilling prescriptions
Receiving prescriptions and refill requests
Preparing sterile IV and chemotherapy compounds
Purchasing medications including controlled substances
Establishing and updating patient profiles and information
Stocking medication and medical supplies or equipment
Assisting with clinical trials or drug studies
Conducting medication histories
Maintaining automated dispensing systems
Tracking and reporting errors
Assist with “tech-check-tech” programs
Consumer Medication Information (CMI)
Written info for consumers about Rx drugs given to consumers when they have prescriptions filled
Medication Guides
FDA requires a medication guide to be given to patients whenever certain drugs are dispensed to promote awareness and patient safety
FDA Recalls
Class I - III
I - serious adverse health consequences or death
II - temporary or reversible health consequences
III - not likely to cause adverse health consequences
BBW
Black Box Warnings
safety-related label that’s meant to highlight a drug’s major risks
Deemed safe enough to use but has known serious medical risks
Must weigh the risks vs benefits of using any medication
Controlled Substances
classified by…
schedules (C-I to C-V) based on their potential for abuse
BBW for NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Motrin)
Cardiovascular & Gastrointestinal effects
Controlled Substances
C-I have ___ of Abuse Potential
highest potential
No accepted medical use
C-I drug ex’s…
Heroin, marijuana, peyote, LSD(mental, visual, and auditory hallucinations)
C-II have ___ of Abuse Potential
high possibility, which can lead to severe dependence