1. Information
Chapter 12
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2. 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)

3. 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.

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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).

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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)

13. Technician references
Occupational Information – job descriptions and outlooks.
Training programs – formal training programs becoming more widespread.
Pharm Tech Organizations and Publications
Certification Exam Prep – 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.

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

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