Chapter 1 Flashcards
adjudication
process of submitting third party insurance claims for payment.
Behind the Counter (BTC)
Nonprescription drugs that are kept behind the pharmacy counter. Limited amounts may be sold or the customer may require the permission of a pharmacist to purchase them.
board of pharmacy
state board that regulates pharmacy practice
brand/trade name
trademark of medication or device created by the originating manufacturing company for marketing purposes
competency
the capability or proficiency to perform a function
confidentiality
keeping privileged customer information from being disclosed without the customer’s consent
drug utilization review (DUR)
process of reviewing a patient’s profile with prescribed medications to ensure patient safety
first in first out (FIFO)
process of stocking shelves so the earliest expiration dates are used first
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that regulates the manufacture and safeguarding of medications
generic name
Name assigned to a medication by the Food and Drug Administration; nonproprietary name of a medication
legend medication
medication that requires a prescription for dispensing,. These drugs carry a federal legend : “Federal law prohibits the dispensing of this medication without a prescription”
lot number
the number that marks medications as belonging to certain batches produced by the manufacturer and identifies the product in the event of a recall; sometimes called a control number
maintenance medication
a medication used to treat long-term health conditions that is usually taken daily
medication therapy management (MTM)
a service provided by a pharmacist to improve patient outcomes through a review of a patient’s profile and prescribed medications
MedWatch
a voluntary reporting system to which health care professionals, consumers, and patients can report adverse events related to medications
National Drug Code (NDC) number
unique 11 digit number given to all medications (prescription or over the counter) for identification purposes. There are three digit segments that identify the manufacturer, medication, and package size.
over-the-counter (OTC)
medication available for purchase without a prescription
pharmacist
professional who dispenses medication; counsels patients on medication use, side effects, and possible interactions with other medication; preforms the final verification of all duties the pharmacy technician performs; and is licensed by the state board of pharmacy
pharmacy technician
professional who assists a pharmacist with nonclinical tasks and can be nationally certified and registered or licensed with a state board of pharmacy
protected health information (PHI)
any health information used to identify an individual
Reorder Points and Reorder Quantities (ROP/ROQ)
a system of using set parameters to identify when a medication needs to be ordered and how much
scope of practice
tasks pharmacy technicians can perform based on their license, registration, and certification that do not require clinical judgement
