Introduction

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refers to the process of preparing and giving medicine to a named person on the basis of a prescription. It involves a correct interpretation of the wishes of the prescriber and the accurate preparation and labeling of medicines for use by the patient.
* includes all the activities that occur between the time the prescription is presented and the time the medicine or other prescribed items are used to the patient.

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Dispensing

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ensure that an effective form of the correct medicine is delivered to the right patient in the correct dosage and quantity, with clear instructions, and in a package that maintains the potency of the medicine.

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Good dispensing practice

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It contains names and quantities of the desired substances, with instructions for the
pharmacist for the preparation of the medicine and to the patient for the use of the medicine at a particular time
a formula is written on a piece of paper
* orders for medications, nondrug products, and services that are written by a licensed
practitioner or midlevel practitioner who is authorized by state law to prescribe.
* may be written, presented orally (by telephone), or presented electronically (i.e., via fax or computer network) to the pharmacist. The prescription serves as a vehicle for communication from the prescriber to the pharmacist about the needs of the patient.

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Prescriptions

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are printed forms containing blank spaces for filling in the required information, usually supplied in pads

imprinted with the name, address, telephone number, and other pertinent information of the physician or his/her practice site

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Prescription Forms

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with only one ingredient, those written for a single component or prefabricated product and not requiring compounding or admixture by the pharmacist.

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Simple prescription

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with more than one ingredient, those written for more than a single component and requiring compounding.

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Compound prescription

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Prescription for controlled substances contains a narcotic substance or other habit-forming drugs.

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Dangerous Drug Prescription

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these are prescriptions transmitted to a pharmacy by computer.

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e-prescriptions

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with ten or more than two ingredients of the same therapeutic uses. Also called the shotgun preparation

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Polypharmacy

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is a prescription which is prescribed very often by the same doctor, of the same ingredients and compounded by the same pharmacist

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Magistral prescription

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also called the blind prescription and consists of word, symbols, to represent the names of the drugs. This is unethical practice.

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Coded prescription

Question 12

The full name and address of the patient are necessary on a prescription for identification purposes.

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Patient information

Question 13

Failure of the physician to supply necessary information prompts the pharmacist………..

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to complete it.

Question 14

which the prescription was issued
* It is important in establishing the medication record of the patient.

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Date

Question 15

time between the date a prescription was written and the date it was
brought to the pharmacy may be questioned by the pharmacist to determine if the intent of the physician and needs of the patient can still be met.

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unusual lapse

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A contraction of the Latin verb “recipe” meaning you take or take thou
* Symbol originated from the sign of Jupiter (God of healing)
* It forms the beginning of a direct order from the prescriber to the compounder
* Today, the symbol is both the representation of prescription and pharmacy itself

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Rx symbol or Superscription

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The body or principal part of the prescription
* Contains the names and quantities of the prescribed medications (for fabricated
medicines

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Medication Prescribed or Inscription

Question 18

are orders requiring mixing of ingredients. It will include the names and quantities of each ingredients

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Compounded prescriptions

Question 19

not required if only one ________is commercially available or if the product contains a combination of active ingredients. It is advisable to include the _______ to reduce the chance of misinterpreting the prescription.

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Product strength.

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may be required for:
* Preparation (e.g., compounding)
* Labeling (i.e., information to be put on the prescription label)

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Directions for the pharmacist or Subscription

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this may be the quantity to be dispensed or the dosage form of the drug.

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common prescription

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this is the part that gives direction to the pharmacist for preparing the prescription.

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compounded prescription

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This should include the amount and the units of measure (e.g., grams, ounces, tablets).

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Quantity to be dispensed

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“Signatura”

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mark thou

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Usually using abbreviated forms of English or Latin terms
* This includes method of administration, dose, frequency and special instructions
* Pharmacist transcribed these information onto the label of the dispensed medication
* These should include explicit instructions on the quantity, schedule, and duration for
proper use. “As Directed” should be avoided. If the directions vary, a minimum and
maximum dose can be used.

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Directions for the patient or Signa

Question 26

Signa written as “_________” is discouraged and pharmacist should confirm this with
the physician

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As directed

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indicated by the prescriber and any refills should likewise be marked by the pharmacist

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Refill information

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usually interpreted as allowing for refills for 1 year
unless laws or regulations restrict the amount or time period in which a prescription is valid.

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“As needed” (pro re nata [prn]) refills

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This should include the name, office address, signature of the prescriber, the S2 number (for controlled substances only) and the PTR number.

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Prescriber information

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Reduced errors due to prescription legibility;
* Concurrent software screens for drug interactions;
* Reduced incidence of altered or forged prescriptions;
* Efficiency for both prescriber and pharmacist; and,
* Convenience to the patient, whose prescription would likely be ready for pick-up upon arrival at the pharmacy.

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ADVANTAGES OF e-PRESCRIPTIONS