Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Laws

Board Of Pharmacy

professional organization that serves to support public health by monitoring healthcare professionals who practice pharmacy
enforces certification of pharmacy techs

pharmacy technician

certified health professional who supports the pharmacist by dispensing medication and maintaining other operations at the pharmacy

a pharmacy tech needs to

work as part of a team of healthcare professionals, empathize and communicate with patients, understand the clinical setting and a wide array of medicines, have the focus and attention to avoid errors with prescriptions or billing, organize many drug orders and billing issues in the pharmacy

pharmaceuticals

substances that have medicinal properties (commonly known as drugs or medicine) and play a key role in health care and treatment of diseases/ disorders

pharmacist

licensed professional who has achieved a higher level of education in the study of pharmacy have more legal rights and responsibilities when it comes to working w drugs and medicine

job duties of a pharm tech

taking and filling prescriptions, packaging labeling or compounding medications, performing payment transactions, answering phones and assisting customers, supporting the pharmacist

why is there a growing need for pharm techs

widespread growth in using medications

professionalism

keen attention to professional duties without personal conflict, being respectful to others, presenting oneself neatly and in a positive way, being honest, maintaining professional relationships with coworkers

receiving and filling prescriptions

everyday task, tech is responsible for interpreting the prescription instructions and dispensing medicine accurately

picking up prescriptions

everyday task, pt speaks to tech first, if pt has questions about prescriptions (how to take it or what side effects to expect) direct them to pharmacist for counseling, tech is legally forbidden from giving medical advice

billing for services

everyday task, tech collect payment info from pt and the portion of the bill owed to pharmacy if the bill is being paid by insurance, tech is responsible for sending the remaining balance to the insurance company so the pharmacy can get reimburesed

pharmacy management

everyday task, techs often help with these types of task ( ordering new meds when you're out, disposing of pharmacy waste, etc) will be different depending on what support pharmacist needs

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

someone who has passed a national exam, which allows them to wear the letters "CPhT" after their name
pharmacy tech

pharmacology

study of the descriptions and actions of drugs

Pharmacy Practice Act

state law that governs the practice of pharmacy contains: definition of what it means to practice pharmacy, list of laws and standards within practice of pharmacy, explanation of licensing examination requirements for pharmacists, explanation of disciplinary actions if violations should occur, describes the purpose and scope of The Board of Pharmacy in that State

business ethics

ethics that apply to the realm of commercial, or business, activity

bioethics

ethics that are specific to health, medicine

autonomy

right for pts to make decisions for themselves

medical misadventures

medication mistakes caused by poor processing or prescription errors

Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPPA)

federal privacy law that was established in 1996 protects the privacy of personal health information, Privacy rule HCW cant share or release protected health info, or info that can be traced back to pt, without the pt's consent. Security Rule: organizations and pharmacies are required to have specific policies, procedures, and practices in place for confidentiality.

Food, Drug Administration Act 1938

Prescription only instead of legend phrase.

Food, drug and cosmetic Act (FDC) 1938

created fda and required manufactures to file new drugs before marketing, determined whether to label a drug prescription or non prescription.

Kegauver-Harris Amendment 1962

requires that drugs not only be safe for humans, but also effective

Ophan Drug Act 1983

Encourages development of new drugs to treat rare diseases by providing tax incentives and fast review

Pure Food and Drug Act 1906

Prohibits interstate transportation and sale of adultered or misbranded food and Drugs

Durham-Humphrey Amendment 1951

Federal Law prohibits dispensing without a script: distinguished between legend/OTC drugs limited

1914 Harrison Tax Act

Established that manfactures, pharmacist, importers, and physicians prescribing narcotics are licensed and taxed

Poison Prevent Packaging Act 1970

Requires child-proof packaging on all controlled and most prescription drugs dispensed by pharmacies. Non-child-proof containers may only be used if the prescriber or patient request one.

Controlled Substance Act 1970 CSA)

Federal legislation designed to improve the regulation, manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of drugs that are either narcotics or likely to be misused

Drug Price Competition and Patent-Term Restoration Act 1984 (HATCH-WAXMAN)

Encouraged quicker introduction of both generic and new drugs and extension of patent terms

The Thalidomide Lesson

In 1962 a new sleeping pill was found to cause severe birth defects when used by pregnant women. From then on drugs needed to e safe and effective before marketed

Omnibus Budget Restoration Act 1990

Requires offer of counsel to Medicare patients regarding their medications

Exempt Narcotics

medications that contain habit forming ingredients, but can be sold by a pharmacist without a prescription to person 18 or older within 48 hour dosage limits with records maintained in a bound book.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 1996

Established safeguards to protect patient confidentiality, to keep insurance when moving to new job

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

An organization that prepares and administers the standard national exam for certification as a pharmacy technician

Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005

Reclassifies and restricts access to products containing pseudo ephedrine

Dual Marketing Status

17 years old and younger need a prescription but 18 and over it is OTC (Example: Plan B emergency contraceptives)

Point of Sale

Time at which items are subtracted from inventory

Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987

discourages the sale of counterfeit, adulterated, misbranded, sub potent, and expired prescription drugs by prohibiting reimporting

State Board of Pharmacy

an agency that registers pharmacist and pharmacy technicians

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

has the power to approve or deny new drug applications and even to conduct inspections to ensure compliance. Approves the investigation use of drugs on humans and ensures that all approved drugs are safe and effective

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

a federal law enforcement agency that combats illegal drug use and smuggling both within the united states and abroad