Company LOGO Over-the-Counter Medications and Preparations Medication Education Module 7
Company LOGO Objectives 1. What are OTC meds? 2. Do you need a HCP order to administer OTC meds? 3. What is OTC Method A labeling? 4. What is OTC Method B labeling?
Company LOGO OTC Medication Purchase without a prescription Requires a HCP Order
Company LOGO Labeling Options Method A Method B
Company LOGO Method A Label is applied by the pharmacy
Company LOGO Method B Has only a manufacturer’s label Contents must be verified by a nurse
Company LOGO Method B Verified Container Individual’s name written by nurse Nurses’ initials and date signifies they have compared manufacturer’s label to HCP order and verified contents
Company LOGO HCP Order Notation by Nurse Name: Chip BrownDate: 6/11/yr Health Care Provider: Dr. JonesAllergies: none Reason for Visit: Chip states his right knee bothers him after exercising on the new treadmill. Current Medications: Pantoprozole 40mg by mouth every evening Staff Signature: John Smith, Program Manager Date: 6/11/yr Health Care Provider Findings: probable knee strain Medication/Treatment Orders: Aleve 440mg by mouth as needed every 8 hours for right knee discomfort, not to exceed 2 doses in 24 hours. Call HCP if knee discomfort continues after 48 hours. SP 6-11-yr Instructions: Rest and elevate knee as much as possible Follow-up visit:Lab work or Tests: Signature: Dr. Jones Date: 6/11/yr Posted: Reggie Newton 6/11/yr 1p Verified: Karen Mason 6/11/yr 4p Notation on HCP order by nurse verifying OTC med
Company LOGO Method B Verification Must be done by a nurse when a new container is bought the HCP order is updated
Company LOGO Method B Verified Container Individual’s name written by nurse Nurses’ initials and date signifies they have compared manufacturer’s label to HCP order and verified contents Chip Brown MD 9/15/yr MD 12/3/yr
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