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What is the primary purpose of issuing a prescription?
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?
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?
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?
What does the term 'generic dispensing' refer to?
What does compounding and dispensing exclusively entail according to current pharmacy law?
What does compounding and dispensing exclusively entail according to current pharmacy law?
What must be done within twenty-four hours after dispensing medication in an emergency without a pharmacist's direct involvement?
What must be done within twenty-four hours after dispensing medication in an emergency without a pharmacist's direct involvement?
What is a critical component of the dispensing process as outlined in the pharmacy act?
What is a critical component of the dispensing process as outlined in the pharmacy act?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for dispensing medications?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for dispensing medications?
What must a registered and licensed pharmacist do if a drug is not in accordance with the Act and the relevant standards?
What must a registered and licensed pharmacist do if a drug is not in accordance with the Act and the relevant standards?
What is the requirement for pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors regarding the sale of their products?
What is the requirement for pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors regarding the sale of their products?
What is the appropriate action for pharmacists when handling partially filled prescriptions?
What is the appropriate action for pharmacists when handling partially filled prescriptions?
What must the labeling of physician's samples include?
What must the labeling of physician's samples include?
What should pharmacists avoid when compounding or dispensing prescriptions?
What should pharmacists avoid when compounding or dispensing prescriptions?
Which category of medicines is prohibited from being given as physician's samples?
Which category of medicines is prohibited from being given as physician's samples?
What must be ensured when recording completely filled prescriptions?
What must be ensured when recording completely filled prescriptions?
Which action is illegal concerning physician's sample drug labels?
Which action is illegal concerning physician's sample drug labels?
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.
