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What was the total NHS spend on medicines in 2021/22?
£17.8 billion
What is the public's perception of the traditional role of a pharmacist?
A compounding role
What is the most frequent intervention in the NHS?
Medicines
How many prescriptions were dispensed in community pharmacies in England in 2021/22?
1.05 billion
What was the cost of medicines in primary care in 2021/22?
£9.05 billion
What is the main focus of a pharmacist's role when dispensing prescriptions?
Packaging medicines
In Level 1 dispensing classes, what should students bring and what is the consequence of being late?
Bring a white tunic and be punctual; if late, students will not be allowed into the class
Where can students access 'Medicines, Ethics and Practice' (MEP)?
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Which level teaches dispensing and pharmacy law in a separate module (PHA221)?
Level 2
What should be checked during the third (final) accuracy check of the dispensed item?
Correct drug, strength, form, and quantity; dispensing label; correct patient name; correct quantity
Where can students access the online BNF/cBNF?
Medicines Complete
What is taught in Level 1 dispensing classes?
An introduction to dispensing
What is the most important stage when dispensing a prescription?
Check the medicine is safe for the patient to take
Which legal requirements must be present on a prescription?
Address of the prescriber and signature of the prescriber
What must be included on a dispensed medicine label?
Directions to use the product and name of product
What is considered as minimum counseling requirements for patients receiving medication?
Name of medicine and what it is used for
What happens to NHS prescriptions after they have been dispensed?
They are sent to NHSBSA for reimbursement and professional fee addition
What should be checked during the first legal check when dispensing a prescription?
Is the prescriber's signature genuine
What is required to be checked during the second clinical check when dispensing a prescription?
The formulation appropriate for the patient
Why are dispensed medicines required to have labels?
To ensure patient safety and provide necessary information
What should patients be informed of during medication counseling?
Possible side effects, storage instructions, and duration of treatment
What is the process for NHS prescriptions after being dispensed?
Sent to NHSBSA for reimbursement and professional fee addition
Why are pharmacies required to keep records of dispensing errors?
To identify areas for improvement and prevent future errors
What occurs during the first legal check when dispensing a prescription?
Confirmation of prescriber's authenticity and legal details on prescription
What is the total NHS spend on medicines in 2021/22?
£17.8 billion
What is the cost of medicines in primary care in 2021/22?
£9.05 billion
How many prescriptions were dispensed in community pharmacies in England in 2021/22?
1.05 billion
What was the public's perception of the traditional role of a pharmacist?
'Making up a medicine' through compounding
What was the main focus of a pharmacist's role when dispensing prescriptions?
'Dispensing medicines based on prescription'
What was considered the traditional role of a pharmacist?
'Compounding role through extemporaneous dispensing'
What is the purpose of the third (final) accuracy check when dispensing a prescription?
To ensure the correct drug, strength, form, and quantity are dispensed
What should students bring to Level 1 dispensing classes and what is the consequence of being late?
Students should bring their white tunic; being late results in exclusion from the class
Where can students access 'Medicines, Ethics and Practice' (MEP)?
On the Royal Pharmaceutical Society website
What is taught in Level 2 related to dispensing?
Dispensing and pharmacy law
Where can students access the online BNF/cBNF?
Via Medicines Complete website
What does the BNF/cBNF provide access to?
Online British National Formulary (BNF)
Which legal details must be present on a prescription?
Prescriber's signature
What should a pharmacist check during the second clinical check when dispensing a prescription?
Existing drug interactions
What is the most common abbreviation for 'once a day' in Latin on a prescription?
od
Where must dispensed medicines be labelled by the pharmacy?
On the medication itself
What additional information should be included on a dispensed medicine label as good practice?
Instructions for medication storage
What does a pharmacist need to use professional judgement for during patient counseling?
The necessity and content of counseling
'Medicines, Ethics and Practice' (MEP) can be accessed by students at:
Both University library and online BNF/cBNF
What happens to NHS prescriptions after they have been dispensed?
They are sent to NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) for reimbursement and record retention.
What is required to be checked during the third (final) accuracy check of the dispensed item?
Legal details on the prescription
What is the total NHS spend on medicines in 2021/22?
£17.8 billion
How many prescriptions were dispensed in community pharmacies in England in 2021/22?
1.05 billion
What is the most frequent intervention in the NHS?
Medicines
What is the cost of medicines in primary care in 2021/22?
£9.05 billion
What are the essential reference sources that can be used when dispensing a prescription?
Not mentioned
Describe the three checking processes designed to minimize errors when dispensing prescriptions.
Not mentioned
What items should be checked during the third (final) accuracy check of the dispensed item?
Correct drug, correct strength, correct form, correct quantity, dispensing label, dose written exactly as on the Rx, correct patient name
What is the consequence of being late to Level 1 dispensing classes?
Students will not be let in
Where can students access 'Medicines, Ethics and Practice' (MEP)?
Royal Pharmaceutical Society www.rpharms.com
What should students bring to Level 1 dispensing classes?
White tunic
What is taught in Level 2 related to dispensing?
Dispensing and pharmacy law
What are the legal requirements for a prescription to be considered complete?
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
What are the key stages involved in dispensing a prescription?
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
What are the essential components needed on a prescription for a particular medicine?
Name, Form, Strength, Dose, Quantity
What are the minimum counseling requirements for patients receiving medication?
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
What happens to NHS prescriptions after they have been dispensed?
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
What Latin abbreviations were mentioned as commonly used on a prescription?
od, bd, tds, qds
What is the most important stage in dispensing a prescription?
Check the medicine is safe for the patient to take
What are the legal requirements for labeling dispensed medicines?
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
What should be checked during the first legal check when dispensing a prescription?
Genuine prescription, Recognize the prescriber’s signature, Ensure no alterations or additions to the prescription, Verify presence of all legal details
What are the steps involved if an error is made when dispensing a prescription?
Pharmacies are required to keep records of errors made, Errors can have fatal consequences, Near miss errors should also be recorded for learning purposes
What are the categories of other legal classes of medicines in the UK?
General Sales Medicines (GSL), Pharmacy Medicines (P)
What are the essential reference sources mentioned?
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
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