Pseudoephedrine Flashcards
What is the restricted access for pseudoephedrine?
- behind the counter
- locked case accessible only by retailer assistance
Are sells limited to pharmacies?
no, anybody can sell it
What are the quantity limits? Per day? Per month?
- 3.6 grams per day
- 9 grams per month
Rules to do not apply to pseudoephedrine prescriptions. True or False
True
Child proof cap is required for all prescription drugs except?
nitroglycerin and externally applied drugs
Can techs do compounding?
yes, but pharmacist need to check
What is not considered compounding?
- addition of flavoring agent
- antibitic oral suspension reconstitution
- commerically available topical cream kits
Any issues with compounding? Pharmacist must let board of pharmacy know within how many days?
72 hours
what compounding should be taken very seriously?
sterile compounding
Is there a limit on how much you can compound?
no just as long as it is for individual prescription for individual patient
cannot compound commercially available products except in a
shortage situation
when can you compound a drug?
- drug shortage
- patient allergy
- patient needs different dosage form
Important things in patient profile?
- residential address and telephone number
- DOB**
- history or active chronic conditions or disease sates
- OTC drugs and devices
- pharmacist’s comments relative to drug therapy
If the pharmacist feels counseling would harm the patient, do they have ot offer counsel?
no
If the patient or caregiver is not physically present, offer to counsel may be made in
writing or by telephone.
Discontinued prescriptions are still figured into the MME number until
prescription is no longer considered “active”.
Physicians and pharmacists can still write and dispense prescriptions even if the threshold of 80 is exceeded.
The MME is just another tool to help pharmacists and physicians make better clinical decisions.
true
***Do not use this number as the sole criteria in making a clinical judgment whether to dispense a prescription or not.
What drug are Retailers (including pharmacies) prohibited from selling to individuals under 18 without a prescription.
dextromethorphan containing products
An outpatient pharmacy shall not establish any quotas related to the provision of ancillary services.
True
Pharmacy personnel cannot work more than 13 hours in any workday and must have at least 8 hours off between consecutive shifts. However, a pharmacist may volunteer to work longer than 13 continuous hours.
True
Pharmacy personnel working longer than 6 continuous hours per workday shall be allowed during that time to take a 30-minute uninterrupted rest break. The pharmacist shall remain on the premise and available for emergencies.
True
Outpatient pharmacy: new prescriptions must be dispensed to the patient within 3 business day.
True
When should you limit ancillary services?
Limit ancillary services if such services cannot be safely provided or may negatively impact patient access to medications
