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Pharmacy Management Responsibilities

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What is the primary goal of conducting a time-motion study in the pharmacy?

To negotiate favorable pricing with wholesalers and manufacturers
To identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the pharmacy workflow (correct)
To optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts
To evaluate patient satisfaction scores

What is a key strategy for optimizing prescription processing?

Separating prescription drop-off and pick-up stations (correct)
Increasing staff numbers to reduce workload
Reducing staff roles and responsibilities
Implementing a triage system to prioritize prescriptions

What is the primary purpose of introducing a triage system in the pharmacy?

To prioritize prescriptions based on urgency and complexity (correct)
To increase patient satisfaction scores
To reduce staff numbers and cut costs
To optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts

What is a key benefit of implementing automated inventory management systems?

Timely reordering of medications (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of establishing relationships with wholesalers and manufacturers?

To negotiate favorable pricing and minimize costs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of providing ongoing training and support to pharmacy staff?

To enhance customer service skills and medication counseling techniques (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key constraint that the pharmacy manager seeks to address?

Inefficient workflow (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key strategy for minimizing stockouts and overstocking of medications?

Analyzing prescription volume and medication usage patterns (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of introducing technology for electronic prescription processing?

Streamlined prescription processing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of optimizing inventory levels and minimizing stockouts?

To ensure timely availability of essential medications (B) Signup and view all the answers

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