FARM

Question 1

Mediprocity

Answer 1

• An online service that offers secure messaging, forms, and routine and controlled prescription orders on mobile or desktop for physicians, healthcare providers, and facilities
• It’s HIPAA- compliant technology ensures that sensitive information is delivered securely
• Healthcare professionals use Mediprocity on mobile devices (iOS or Android), or on any browser to send text messages, attach files, labs, and images, or to place routine or control orders safely and securely

Question 2

Transfer of prescriptions from another pharmacy

Answer 2

Transfers must be performed by pharmacist to pharmacist (pharmacist interns are allowed to transfer prescriptions)

Question 3

Information that a transferring pharmacist records on the original prescription:

Answer 3

• Name and title (i.e. pharmacists or pharmacist intern) of caller
• Address and telephone number of receiving pharmacy

Question 4

Information that a receiving pharmacist records on the prescription, patient’s information:

Answer 4

• First and last name
• Date of birth
• Address
• Phone number
• Allergies
• Insurance information (optional)

Question 5

Information that a receiving pharmacist records on the prescription, prescriber’s information:

Answer 5

• First and last name
• Address
• Phone number
• License Number
• DEA (if transferring a control prescription)

Question 6

Information that a receiving pharmacist records:

Answer 6

• “TRANSFER” is written on the face of the prescription
• Write the date the prescription was transferred
• Rx number of the transferred prescription
• Original date(s) of issue and dispensing (if different)
• Original quantity
• Number of valid refills remaining and date of last refill
• Write your name and title on the bottom of the transferred prescription

Question 7

Transfer of controlled substances

Answer 7

• Any number of remaining refills may be transferred, but original prescriptions becomes void
• May not transfer off a transferred controlled prescription
• Pharmacies sharing a real-time (on-line electronic database) may transfer refill information as often as refills are authorized (DEA: not truly a transfer)
• Transferring pharmacist - a) writes “VOID” on face of invalidated prescription and b) records pharmacy DEA number of receiving pharmacy
• Receiving pharmacist records pharmacy DEA number of transferring pharmacy

Question 8

FARM

Answer 8

1. Findings: indicating that the problem may or does exist
2. Assessment: includes pharmacist’s evaluation of the current situation
3. Resolution of Problem: should reflect the actions proposed to resolve drug-related problem
4. Monitoring of End Points / Outcomes: a plan for follow-up monitoring of pt must be documented and implemented