Information Chapter 12 Pgs. 332 - 349

Pharmacy Literature Primary – original research and provides foundation for the development of secondary and tertiary levels. Largest and most current information in research. Secondary – used to locate and identify primary literature and consist of abstracting services (pg. 334)

Tertiary – condensed and compact information based on information in primary literature. This type of literature includes textbooks, review articles, and standard reference books. Pharmacists and techs find this the easiest and most convenient to use.

Federal No federal law mandates professional literature be maintained on site. OSHA however, requires MSDS for every chemical.

State Most states require pharmacies maintain specific professional literature references. An example: 21 Code of Federal Regulations.

Common References AHFS Drug Information Use when investigating off-label medication indications Martindale, The Complete Drug Reference Used to research foreign drugs

Physicians’ Desk Reference The Merck Index Use when information on chemical attributes of drugs is needed Physicians’ Desk Reference This information is similar to pharmaceutical manufacturers’ drug package inserts since manufacturers prepare the essential drug information found in the PDR.

Drug Facts and Comparisons (DFC) American Drug Index Used to compare medications in the same therapeutic class. American Drug Index Used to find trade and generic names

Handbook on Injectable Drugs Includes information on preparation, storage, administration, compatibility, and stability of INJECTABLE drugs. King’s Guide to Parenteral Admixtures Provides information on injectable drug compatibility and stability, updated quarterly (most up to date info).

Red Book: Pharmacy’s Fundamental Reference Iatest pricing information, including AWP’s and suggested retail price for OTC products. “Orange Book” Use to determine therapeutic equivalence of a brand and generic name.

References for Cytotoxic Drugs OSHA Technical Manual (OTM) Section VI: Chapter 2, Controlling Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Drugs ASHP Technical Assistance Bulletin on Handling Cytotoxic and Hazardous Drugs

Other references Professional practice journals (official publications) Trade journals (commercially published) Indexes of primary literature (PubMed contributes the most) Newsletters (published rapidly and frequently) Textbooks (provide basic information) Mobile devices( used to consult formularies and other reference materials)

Technician references Occupational Information – job descriptions and outlooks. Training programs – formal training programs becoming more widespread. Pharm Tech Organizations and Publications Certification Exam Prep – www.ptcb.org for info CEU information – once certified need 20 hours every 2 years with 1 hour in law. Professional Liability – recognized professional, companies offer policies to meet needs.

Internet Terms: browser, ISP, URL, WWW, search engine List of key places to visit on page 343

Unit Test tomorrow December 2nd Can use 1 sheet of notes per person. Can NOT share notes. Complete chapter 12 vocab Quia.