module 4: the dispensing process

What is prescribers authority?

A persons authority to prescribe within their scope : a dentist giving meds for the mouth, gums etc.

what are the additional requirements on a prescription for scheduled drugs?

perscribers dea number and pt’s address

What should be verbally required of a patient or representative when picking up a prescription if not on file?

Patient age or DOB, cellphone number

how do you know if a rx can be refilled on a paper rx

#, disp,

what does “sig” mean?

the directions on how to use the prescription

what should you ask the pt when they’re there to pick up the rx

if they will wait or will return later for the rx, gather pt specific information,

what are the catagories of pt specific info

allergies, dob, medications they use, insurance, health conditions

What are the three labels made for a prescription?

Container, prescription, receipt label sometimes auxiliary

Triplecheck 4 prescription what's the process

Verify NDC number. Check label again check stock bottle

What are unit of use prescriptions?

Rx that don't need to be counted (birth control, inhaler) theystill need to be labeled

If a prescriber puts in the refill area, how many times can the prescription be filled?

3 times. The original + the 2 refills.

What are the refill requirements for scheduled drugs?

C-ii cannot be refilled, 3 and 4 cannot be refilled more than 5 times after 6 months