Pharmacy Basics: Prescription and Dispensing

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of issuing a prescription?

To allow pharmacists to choose alternative medications

To inform patients about medication side effects

To serve as a guideline for pharmaceutical sales

To provide a written order for a specific drug for a specific patient (correct)

Which of the following accurately describes generic prescribing?

Prescribing medications without any consideration of the active ingredients

Prescribing using both brand and generic names without preference

Prescribing medications with brand names exclusively

Prescribing drugs solely by their scientifically recognized generic names (correct)

According to RA NO. 10918, who is authorized to dispense prescription medications?

Only registered and licensed pharmacists (correct)

Store managers in a drug retail outlet

Patients themselves without a prescription

Any trained pharmacy aide

What does the term 'generic dispensing' refer to?

Providing patients with options among generic equivalents of prescribed drugs Signup and view all the answers

What does compounding and dispensing exclusively entail according to current pharmacy law?

Activities conducted strictly by registered and licensed pharmacists Signup and view all the answers

What must be done within twenty-four hours after dispensing medication in an emergency without a pharmacist's direct involvement?

Complete a report to the supervising pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component of the dispensing process as outlined in the pharmacy act?

Dose calculations and patient counseling Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for dispensing medications?

Sourcing medications from non-licensed vendors Signup and view all the answers

What must a registered and licensed pharmacist do if a drug is not in accordance with the Act and the relevant standards?

Refuse to compound, dispense, or sell the drug. Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors regarding the sale of their products?

They must sell only to duly licensed pharmaceutical outlets. Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action for pharmacists when handling partially filled prescriptions?

Follow dispensing guidelines for partial fillings. Signup and view all the answers

What must the labeling of physician's samples include?

The phrase 'sample, Not for sale' prominently displayed. Signup and view all the answers

What should pharmacists avoid when compounding or dispensing prescriptions?

Using ciphers or unusual terms in prescriptions. Signup and view all the answers

Which category of medicines is prohibited from being given as physician's samples?

Antimicrobial medications, including anti-TB medicines. Signup and view all the answers

What must be ensured when recording completely filled prescriptions?

They must adhere to proper prescription recording guidelines. Signup and view all the answers

Which action is illegal concerning physician's sample drug labels?

Erasing or defacing the original labels. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prescription and Dispensing

Prescription: A formal order by a registered authority detailing the use of a specific drug for a designated patient.
Dispensing: The pharmacist's role in filling the prescription, which includes reading, validating, interpreting, preparing, packaging, labeling, and providing patient counseling.

Generic Medications

Generic Name: Refers to the scientifically recognized active ingredients or official names of drugs as established by the FDA.
Generic Prescribing: Involves prescribing medications using their generic names rather than brand names.
Generic Dispensing: The practice of allowing patients to choose from generic equivalents with the same active ingredients, dosage form, and strength as prescribed.

Philippine Pharmacy Law

Republic Act No. 10918: Modernizes pharmacy practice in the Philippines, superseding the previous R.A. No. 5921 (Pharmacy Law).
Effective since July 21, 2018, lapsed into law without Presidential signature.

Legal Requirements in Dispensing

Only licensed retail drug outlets approved by the FDA can compound, sell, or dispense pharmaceutical products.
Prescription-only medicines can only be dispensed by registered pharmacists; exceptions are made in emergencies, with mandatory reporting to a supervising pharmacist.

Responsibilities of Pharmacists

A licensed pharmacist must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice and relevant dispensing guidelines.
Pharmacists can refuse to dispense medications if not compliant with established standards.
Licensed manufacturers and distributors can sell products only to authorized pharmaceutical outlets.

Handling Prescriptions

Prescriptions must be filled solely by registered pharmacists following the Philippine Practice Standards.
Partial fills are permitted, provided they adhere to specific dispensing guidelines.
Pharmacists must retain records of prescriptions to ensure accurate dispensing.

Physician’s Samples Regulation

Pharmaceutical products given free to health professionals as samples must display “sample, not for sale” clearly.
The sale of these samples to consumers or pharmaceutical outlets is prohibited.
Certain pharmaceutical products, particularly antimicrobials, cannot be distributed as physician’s samples.

Prohibitions in Prescriptions

Use of ciphers, codes, or unusual terms in prescriptions is strictly forbidden.
Pharmacists are not permitted to dispense medications that differ from standard pharmacopeias or formularies.

Labeling Requirements

All dispensed medications must clearly feature labeling information as mandated by regulations, ensuring clarity and compliance in pharmaceutical dispensing.

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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of pharmacy, including the definitions and roles of prescriptions, dispensing, and generic naming. This quiz covers essential terms and concepts that every pharmacy student or professional should know.