K3. Dispensing Requirements

Question 1

What are the 8 components to be considered a COMPLETE RX?

Answer 1

P2D2S2M

1) Date

2) Name of pt and 1 other identifier.

3) Prescriber Name, address, and phone #

4) DRUG name, dose form, strenght.

5) sig: roa and instructions

6) Mitte : total QUANTITY to be dispensed

7) # of Refills -> and interval if applicable.

8) Signature of prescriber (if written); (if VERBAL) License number and intitial of registrant who took the Verbal order.

Question 2

Can verbals be taken from phone messages?

Answer 2

yes!

Question 3

When can an Rph adjust the quantity of drug to be dispensed?

4 reasons - based on pt request or package size.

what are some reasons where an rph may use their judgement to only give a pt a smalelr amount.

Answer 3

i) if pt requests a SMALLER AMOUNT.

ii) if manufacturers unit of use standard package size doesnt match prescribed quantity (can give a bit more)

iii) if quantity prescribed exceeds amount covered by a drug plan (usually only cover up to 3 mos)

iv) or if pt only wants a TRIAL.

v) Rph may adjust quanitty if :
- they consult with prescriber AND if ther’s a hx of poor copmliance, drug misuse, or pt is at risk for overdose.

Question 4

What’s the expiry of a schedule 1 drug prescription?

Answer 4

2 years since date written

Question 5

Whats the expiry for Benzos and targeted substances?

Answer 5

1 year since date written