Basic Facts in Pharmacy
The
pharmacy technician will need to be
familiar with drug nomenclature. The
three names given to each drug are reviewed.
NDC codes, mnemonic codes, and the importance of understanding
different expiration date formats are discussed and illustrated.
The various drug containers are illustrated. The different types of container closures and uses for each
is reviewed.
Assisting
the Pharmacist
Acceptable medication prescribers are
reviewed. How prescriptions
can be transmitted to a pharmacy and requirements for certain classes of
drugs are discussed. The
required information on a prescription and the process for patient refills
are given.
General Prescription Duties
Maintaining an accurate patient profile is
crucial in providing medication to a patient.
A well-maintained patient profile can prevent improper dispensing
of medication and adverse effects for medication.
Details of what should be collected for a proper patient profile
are illustrated. Formularies,
measuring and counting techniques, compounding, and the different
classes of balances are discussed.
Medication Distribution ad Inventory Control
Definitions of key terms used in inventory
management are provided. Ordering
techniques and the proper receiving process of ordered items are reviewed.
Expired or discontinued stock processes and drug recall issues are
illustrated.
Third-Party Reimbursement
Knowledge of
third-party reimbursement is an ever-changing environment. A
general overview of processes used for reimbursement and different payment
plans currently offered is illustrated. Formularies and generics are reviewed.
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