pharmacy practice Lesson: digital tech & drug references

what technology used in pharmacies to automate meds dispensing & reduce dispensing errors?

barcode scanners

what does EHR stands for in pharmacy practice?

Electronic Health Record

what technology is to store & manage pharmacy inventory, track expired dates & reorder medications, when stock is low?

pharmacy management software

purpose of a pill counting machine in a pharmacy setting?

count & dispense medications accurately

purpose of a pharmacy robot in a pharmacy setting?

assist pharmacist in counting & dispensing medications

what is telepharmacy

practice of providing pharmacy services remotely using technology

what is a primary benefit of telepharmacy

expanding healthcare services to underserved areas

what challenge might telepharmacy face in terms of building pt trust?

lack of in - person interaction w/ healthcare providers

what might telepharmacy be particularly beneficial

when rural or remote areas lack nearby pharmacies

what does e - prescribing refer to in pharmacy

sending prescriptions directly from prescribers to pharmacies using electronic systems

purpose of a drug reference book in a pharmacy setting?

provide comprehensive drug information for healthcare professionals

Micromedex drug reference database is often consulted for

detailed drug monographs, dosages & interactions

what would a pharmacy tech use a drug reference?

assist w/ filling prescriptions, & answering customer queries

how drug reference contribute to pt safety

ensuring accurate meds dosage & minimizing errors

a tech needs to know a drug can be taken w/ another medication. What section of the drug reference should they check?

drug interactions