1. Instructions say P.O. q 4 h prn pain.
Can you rewrite in English?

2. Prescriptions – Chapter 5

3. Prescriptions
Prescriptions are written orders from a practitioner for the preparation and administration of a medicine or a device.
Community pharmacist’s dispense directly to the patient and the patient is expected to administer the medication according to the pharmacist’s directions
In institutional settings, nursing staff generally administer medication to patients.

4. The Prescription Process page 76-77
A prescription is written by the prescriber
The written prescription is presented at the pharmacy
Prescription information is checked
Patient and prescription data is entered into the system
Prescription is processed

5. The Prescription Process
Label is generated
Prescription is prepared
Prescription is checked
Patient receives the prescription
Pharmacist provides counseling

6. Pharmacy Abbreviations
Abbreviations for many medical terms are regularly used in the pharmacy
Review common abbreviations on pages 78 and 79

7. Rewrite these prescriptions.
Hydrocodone 100mg po q4-6h prn pain
Alphagen 0.1% gtts q8h ou

8. Prescription Information
Elements of the prescription

9. Prescription Information Checklist
Patient Name
Patient data
What is the medication?
When was the Rx written?
Is the drug available?
Does the drug need compounding?
Is the Rx suspicious in any way?

10. The Fill Process
Once prescription information is finalized, a label and receipt is printed.
The pharmacy tech completes the fill process by placing the correct amount of medication into an appropriate container and applies the label.
The pharmacist then checks the final product and the label.

11. Avoiding errors
If unsure about any prescription, ask the pharmacist for directions. Never dispense guesswork!
Medication errors can be very serious. They include
Giving the wrong medicine
Giving the wrong strength
Giving the medication to the wrong patient
Giving medication on a forged or altered prescription

12. Labels
Label gives information and directions for use.

13. Auxiliary Labels
Provides additional information and warnings.

14. Label directions for use
Directions should start with a verb and completely, clearly and accurately describe the administration of the medication.
Indicate the route of administration.
Use whole word, not abbreviations
Use familiar words, especially in measurements.

15. Institutional Labels – Unit Dose
Unit dose packaging is used in hospitals and other institutional settings.

16. Pharmacist/Pharmacy Tech Roles
Make sure you are familiar with the roles of the pharmacist and pharmacy tech. See page 83 in your text book.

17. Bell work 3/2
Federal laws always take precedence over state laws in the practice of pharmacy. True or False
Where did you find this in chapter 5?