Processing of a Prescription

Question 1

When dispensing medicines, pharmacists should ensure that:

Answer 1

the prescription is valid, according to relevant legislation, the medicine is clinically appropriate for the patient, information is provided to ensure safe and appropriate use of the medicine.

Question 2

No pharmaceutical product, of whatever nature and kind, shall be compounded, dispensed, sold or resold, or otherwise be made available to the consuming public, except through a retail drug outlet duly licensed by the FDA.

Answer 2

Article IV, Section 30 of RA 10918, Dispensing/Sale of Pharmaceutical Products

Question 3

what establishment can dispense prescription drugs and pharmacist-only OTC medicines??

Answer 3

through a retail drug outlet duly licensed by the FDA.

Question 4

who can dispense prescription drugs and pharmacist-only OTC medicines?

Answer 4

a duly registered and licensed pharmacist, (except in emergency cases)

Question 5

what should be done when a drug is dispensed without a pharmacist because of an emergency?

Answer 5

a report shall be made to the supervising pharmacist within twenty-four (24) hours after

Question 6

who can compound and dispense?

Answer 6

duly registered and licensed pharmacists

Question 7

where can licensed manufacturers, importers, distributors, and wholesalers of pharmaceutical products?

Answer 7

duly licensed pharmaceutical outlet

Question 8

all prescriptions and pharmacist-only OTC medicines shall be filled, compounded and dispensed only by a registered and licensed pharmacist,

Answer 8

Article IV, Section 33. Filling and Partial Filling of Prescription

Question 9

is partial filling of prescription less than the total quantity indicated in the prescription shall be allowed

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

1st step in dispensing process

Answer 10

receive the prescription

Question 11

2nd step in dispensing process

Answer 11

read and analyze the prescription

Question 12

3rd step in dispensing process

Answer 12

number and date the prescription

Question 13

4th step in dispensing process

Answer 13

prepare the label

Question 14

5th step in dispensing process

Answer 14

compound and package the drug product

Question 15

6th step in dispensing process

Answer 15

recheck the label of the product vs. the Rx

Question 16

7th step in dispensing process

Answer 16

record and file the precription

Question 17

8th step in dispensing process

Answer 17

provide patient counseling

Question 18

9th step in dispensing process

Answer 18

deliver the product

Question 19

how long is the dispensing process?

Answer 19

usually 10-15 minutes

Question 20

Upon every box, bottle, or package of medicines compounded or dispensed by a registered and licensed pharmacist based on prescription, there shall be pasted, affixed, or imprinted a seal or label bearing, among others,

Answer 20

Article IV, Section 36 of RA 10918 Section 36. Label of Dispensed Medicines

Question 21

there shall be pasted, affixed, or imprinted a seal or label bearing, among others, the name of patient and generic name of drug; brand name, if any, strength, expiry date, directions for use; and name and address of pharmacy, name of the doctor, the dispensing pharmacist and other requirements prescribed

Answer 21

Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008

Question 22

labels used for compounded drugs that are externally used

Answer 22

red labels

Question 23

labels used for compounded drugs that are used orally

Answer 23

white labels