Pharmacy Tech Module 1

What are the key names in the history of pharmacy?

Hippocrates, Galen, and the apothecary system.

What is the main duty of a pharmacy technician?

Assist pharmacists in filling prescriptions.

Where do pharmacy technicians work?

Retail pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens), hospital pharmacies, and mail-order/compounding.

What is HIPAA?

A law that protects patient information.

What does the FDA do?

Regulates drug safety and approval.

What does the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) categorize?

Drugs into Schedules I–V based on their potential for abuse.

What does 'Rx' represent in pharmacy terminology?

Prescription.

What is medication therapy management (MTM)?

A service provided by pharmacists to help patients get the most benefit from their medications.

What is the role of a pharmacy technician in medication management?

Help organize and label meds, track inventory/refills.

What is product verification in pharmacy?

The process of checking that the filled prescription matches the original prescription.

What are the steps to a product verification process?

Compare filled med to original Rx, check NDC number, verify label, visual inspection, double-check expiration dates.

What does adherence mean in medication context?

How well a patient follows their prescribed medication routine.

What are adherence aids?

Tools that help patients remember and manage their medications.

What is the importance of proper medication disposal?

Protects people and the environment, ensures DEA & OSHA compliance.

What are common methods of medication disposal?

Reverse distribution, DEA take-back programs, incineration, drug disposal systems.

What are the special steps for disposing controlled substances?

Must be logged in a disposal record, requires a witness, uses DEA Form 41.

What is required for disposing of sharps and hazardous waste?

Go in red sharps containers or yellow hazardous bins.

Q: What is Medication Therapy Management (MTM)?

A pharmacist-led service that helps optimize med use and improve outcomes through review, monitoring, and patient education.

What does Medication Management focus on?

Day-to-day handling of meds like organizing, tracking doses, and reminders—often done by techs or caregivers