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Preparing and Dispensing Prescriptions
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Preparing And Dispensing Prescriptions
Special handling of prescription packaging - ️️-Some medications must be
dispensed in the original packaging due to special instructions on the package for the
patient.
-NTG SL in original amber glass vial to ensure effectiveness
-Dabagantrin (Pradaxa) to protect from degradation and moistu...
Preparing and Dispensing Prescriptions
Special handling of prescription packaging - ✔️✔️-Some medications must be
dispensed in the original packaging due to special instructions on the package for the
patient.
-NTG SL in original amber glass vial to ensure effectiveness
-Dabagantrin (Pradaxa) to protect from degradation and moisture.
-Azithromycin ( Z-pak) or Methylprednisolone (Medrol) dose pack has directions for
proper use.
-Isotretinoin (Accutane); finasteride (Proscar, Propecia); dutasteride (Avodart) are
teratogenic during pregnancy and requires special handling due to pregnancy.
-Also any antineoplastic or chemotherapeutic agent should be avoided during
pregnancy.
Labeling Requirements - ✔️✔️- name, address and telephone number of pharmacy
- prescription number or serial number
- name of prescriber
- name of patient
- directions for use
- date of prescription fill and/or refill date
- directions for use
- name of product
- expiration date
Medications that require reconstitution - ✔️✔️antibiotic suspensions: amoxicillin,
cephalexin, and ciprofloxacin
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) - ✔️✔️Required risk management
plans that use tactics beyond the professional labeling to ensure that the benefits of
certain prescriptions outweigh the risks. Examples:
-Prescriber and pharmacy must register with REMS prior to dispensing certain drugs
-Medication guide dispensed with each fill
-Providing patient information regarding contraception
-Negative pregnancy test before each fill
-Requiring regular patient laboratory tests
-Use of a communication plan regarding recognizing signs and symptoms of
neurological toxicity
REMS - ✔️✔️REMS allow some medications to stay on the market. REMS can be
required for a single med or a classification of medications
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