Introduction to Dispensing
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What was the total NHS spend on medicines in 2021/22?

  • £17.8 billion (correct)
  • £9.05 billion
  • £26.85 billion
  • £1.05 billion

What is the public's perception of the traditional role of a pharmacist?

  • A manufacturing role
  • A compounding role (correct)
  • A dispensing role
  • An advisory role

What is the most frequent intervention in the NHS?

  • Therapies
  • Medicines (correct)
  • Surgeries
  • Consultations

How many prescriptions were dispensed in community pharmacies in England in 2021/22?

<p>1.05 billion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the cost of medicines in primary care in 2021/22?

<p>£9.05 billion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a pharmacist's role when dispensing prescriptions?

<p>Packaging medicines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Level 1 dispensing classes, what should students bring and what is the consequence of being late?

<p>Bring a white tunic and be punctual; if late, students will not be allowed into the class (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can students access 'Medicines, Ethics and Practice' (MEP)?

<p>Royal Pharmaceutical Society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which level teaches dispensing and pharmacy law in a separate module (PHA221)?

<p>Level 2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked during the third (final) accuracy check of the dispensed item?

<p>Correct drug, strength, form, and quantity; dispensing label; correct patient name; correct quantity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can students access the online BNF/cBNF?

<p>Medicines Complete (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is taught in Level 1 dispensing classes?

<p>An introduction to dispensing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important stage when dispensing a prescription?

<p>Check the medicine is safe for the patient to take (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which legal requirements must be present on a prescription?

<p>Address of the prescriber and signature of the prescriber (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be included on a dispensed medicine label?

<p>Directions to use the product and name of product (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as minimum counseling requirements for patients receiving medication?

<p>Name of medicine and what it is used for (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to NHS prescriptions after they have been dispensed?

<p>They are sent to NHSBSA for reimbursement and professional fee addition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked during the first legal check when dispensing a prescription?

<p>Is the prescriber's signature genuine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be checked during the second clinical check when dispensing a prescription?

<p>The formulation appropriate for the patient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are dispensed medicines required to have labels?

<p>To ensure patient safety and provide necessary information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should patients be informed of during medication counseling?

<p>Possible side effects, storage instructions, and duration of treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for NHS prescriptions after being dispensed?

<p>Sent to NHSBSA for reimbursement and professional fee addition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are pharmacies required to keep records of dispensing errors?

<p>To identify areas for improvement and prevent future errors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the first legal check when dispensing a prescription?

<p>Confirmation of prescriber's authenticity and legal details on prescription (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total NHS spend on medicines in 2021/22?

<p>£17.8 billion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cost of medicines in primary care in 2021/22?

<p>£9.05 billion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many prescriptions were dispensed in community pharmacies in England in 2021/22?

<p>1.05 billion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the public's perception of the traditional role of a pharmacist?

<p>'Making up a medicine' through compounding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of a pharmacist's role when dispensing prescriptions?

<p>'Dispensing medicines based on prescription' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was considered the traditional role of a pharmacist?

<p>'Compounding role through extemporaneous dispensing' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the third (final) accuracy check when dispensing a prescription?

<p>To ensure the correct drug, strength, form, and quantity are dispensed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should students bring to Level 1 dispensing classes and what is the consequence of being late?

<p>Students should bring their white tunic; being late results in exclusion from the class (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can students access 'Medicines, Ethics and Practice' (MEP)?

<p>On the Royal Pharmaceutical Society website (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is taught in Level 2 related to dispensing?

<p>Dispensing and pharmacy law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can students access the online BNF/cBNF?

<p>Via Medicines Complete website (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the BNF/cBNF provide access to?

<p>Online British National Formulary (BNF) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which legal details must be present on a prescription?

<p>Prescriber's signature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a pharmacist check during the second clinical check when dispensing a prescription?

<p>Existing drug interactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common abbreviation for 'once a day' in Latin on a prescription?

<p>od (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where must dispensed medicines be labelled by the pharmacy?

<p>On the medication itself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional information should be included on a dispensed medicine label as good practice?

<p>Instructions for medication storage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a pharmacist need to use professional judgement for during patient counseling?

<p>The necessity and content of counseling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Medicines, Ethics and Practice' (MEP) can be accessed by students at:

<p>Both University library and online BNF/cBNF (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to NHS prescriptions after they have been dispensed?

<p>They are sent to NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) for reimbursement and record retention. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be checked during the third (final) accuracy check of the dispensed item?

<p>Legal details on the prescription (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total NHS spend on medicines in 2021/22?

<p>£17.8 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many prescriptions were dispensed in community pharmacies in England in 2021/22?

<p>1.05 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most frequent intervention in the NHS?

<p>Medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cost of medicines in primary care in 2021/22?

<p>£9.05 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential reference sources that can be used when dispensing a prescription?

<p>Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the three checking processes designed to minimize errors when dispensing prescriptions.

<p>Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

What items should be checked during the third (final) accuracy check of the dispensed item?

<p>Correct drug, correct strength, correct form, correct quantity, dispensing label, dose written exactly as on the Rx, correct patient name</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of being late to Level 1 dispensing classes?

<p>Students will not be let in</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can students access 'Medicines, Ethics and Practice' (MEP)?

<p>Royal Pharmaceutical Society <a href="http://www.rpharms.com">www.rpharms.com</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

What should students bring to Level 1 dispensing classes?

<p>White tunic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can students access online BNF/cBNF?

<p>Medicines Complete <a href="http://www.medicinescomplete.com">www.medicinescomplete.com</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

What is taught in Level 2 related to dispensing?

<p>Dispensing and pharmacy law</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the legal requirements for a prescription to be considered complete?

<p>Signature of the prescriber, Address of the prescriber, Date, Name and address of the patient, Age of the patient if they are under 12 years old, Profession of the prescriber</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key stages involved in dispensing a prescription?

<p>Check the prescription is legally complete, Check the medicine is safe for the patient to take, Pick the correct drug from the shelf, Supply the correct quantity, Generate a dispensing label, Affix label to product, Check the correct medicine is supplied in the correct strength, form and labelled correctly, Complete legally required records, Make sure the patient knows how to take/use the medicine, File the prescription</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential components needed on a prescription for a particular medicine?

<p>Name, Form, Strength, Dose, Quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum counseling requirements for patients receiving medication?

<p>Name of the medicine, What the medicine is used for, Dose to take, Any special dosing instructions, Common side effects, What to do if a dose is missed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to NHS prescriptions after they have been dispensed?

<p>Sent to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), Retained by NHSBSA for 2 years, Reimburse the pharmacy for the cost of the medicine and add a professional fee</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Latin abbreviations were mentioned as commonly used on a prescription?

<p>od, bd, tds, qds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important stage in dispensing a prescription?

<p>Check the medicine is safe for the patient to take</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the legal requirements for labeling dispensed medicines?

<p>Name of patient, Date of dispensing, 'Keep out of the reach of children' (or similar wording), Name of product, Directions to use the product, Name and address of the pharmacy, BNF cautionary and advisory labels, Storage or use information, Information added by the prescriber for the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked during the first legal check when dispensing a prescription?

<p>Genuine prescription, Recognize the prescriber’s signature, Ensure no alterations or additions to the prescription, Verify presence of all legal details</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps involved if an error is made when dispensing a prescription?

<p>Pharmacies are required to keep records of errors made, Errors can have fatal consequences, Near miss errors should also be recorded for learning purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the categories of other legal classes of medicines in the UK?

<p>General Sales Medicines (GSL), Pharmacy Medicines (P)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential reference sources mentioned?

<p>Legal requirements on a prescription, Latin abbreviations on a prescription, Labelling dispensed medicines, What counselling do patients need, Making an error when dispensing a prescription, First check: Legal check, Second check: Clinical check</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

NHS spend on medicines 2021/22

Total UK NHS spending on medicines was £17.8 billion.

Public perception of pharmacists

Pharmacists are traditionally seen as compounding medicines.

Most frequent NHS intervention

Medicines are the most commonly intervened aspect in the NHS.

Prescriptions dispensed in 2021/22

1.05 billion prescriptions were filled in community pharmacies in England.

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Cost of primary care medicines 2021/22

Medicines in primary care cost the NHS £9.05 billion.

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Focus of pharmacist's role

Pharmacists primarily focus on packaging and dispensing medicines.

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Level 1 dispensing class rules

Students must wear a white tunic and be punctual; late arrivals are excluded.

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Access to Medicines, Ethics and Practice

Students can access MEP from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

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Level 2 dispensing content

Level 2 teaching includes dispensing and pharmacy law in a separate module.

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Final accuracy check in dispensing

Verify the correct drug, strength, form, quantity, and label during the final check.

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Online access to BNF/cBNF

The BNF/cBNF can be accessed via Medicines Complete.

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Level 1 dispensing teaching

Focuses on providing an introduction to the dispensing process.

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Check the medicine's safety

It's essential to ensure the medicine is safe for the patient before dispensing.

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Legal requirements on a prescription

A prescription must contain the prescriber's address and signature.

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Dispensed medicine label

Labels must include directions for use and product name.

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Minimum counseling requirements

Counseling must inform patients of the medicine's name and usage.

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NHS prescriptions post-dispensation

After dispensing, prescriptions are sent to NHSBSA for reimbursement.

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First legal check details

The first legal check verifies if the prescriber's signature is genuine.

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Second clinical check

The second clinical check ensures the formulation is appropriate for the patient.

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Reason for medicine labels

Labels are necessary for patient safety and provide essential information.

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Patient counseling information

Patients should be informed of side effects, storage, and treatment duration.

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NHS prescriptions process

After dispensing, NHS prescriptions go to NHSBSA for record retention.

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Dispensing error records

Pharmacies must keep records of dispensing errors to improve and prevent future mistakes.

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First legal check process

Confirms prescriber’s authenticity and legal details on the prescription.

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Total NHS medicine spend recap

£17.8 billion represents NHS medicine expenditure for 2021/22.

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Cost of medicines in primary care recap

Primary care medicines cost £9.05 billion in 2021/22.

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Total prescriptions dispensed recap

1.05 billion prescriptions were processed in community pharmacies.

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Traditional pharmacist role

Pharmacists traditionally viewed as having a compounding role in medicine.

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