Pharmacy Practices and Regulations

Flashcards covering vocabulary related to pharmacy practices, regulations, and different pharmacy environments.

Community Pharmacy

A retail pharmacy that sells prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and health products.

Customer Service

The practice of providing assistance to customers in a positive and courteous manner.

Regulations

Rules and guidelines governing the practices of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Prescription Counter

A designated area in a pharmacy where prescription drugs are prepared and dispensed.

National Drug Code (NDC)

A unique 11-digit number assigned to each drug product for identification.

Auxiliary Labels

Labels that provide important information about drug usage, warnings, and side effects.

Patient Care Units

Groups of patient rooms in hospitals that accommodate patients with similar health issues.

Hospital Formulary

A list of medications that a hospital pharmacy keeps in stock for physicians to order.

Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)

An electronic system used for entering medication orders in hospitals.

Unit Dose System

A medication delivery system that packages individual doses of medication.

Infection Control

Practices and procedures that prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.

Mail Order Pharmacy

A pharmacy that delivers medications by mail, often used for chronic conditions.

Long-Term Care

Health services provided to individuals who are unable to care for themselves.

Nuclear Pharmacy

A pharmacy that specializes in preparing radiopharmaceuticals for medical use.

Compounding Community Pharmacies

Pharmacies that specialize in preparing personalized medications for patients.