Prescription Basics for Pharmacists

A written order from a doctor to a pharmacist for specific medication and dosage details.

Follows doctor's orders to safely provide medication

Standard parts of a medical prescription, which includes, details about the medication, dosage and instructions.

Can be written, verbal or phone call

A prescription that is not clear or understandable

Ensure the correct medication is dispensed to patients as per doctor's order

Over-the-counter medications

The part of a prescription that indicates the instruction to take the medicine and its origins.

Prescription part specifying the medicine and quantity (ideally, no more than 3 different drugs).

The part of the prescription detailing instructions, dosage, warnings, and further procedures for administration of the medicine.

The component containing patient details, prescriber details, date, and signature/stamp of the prescriber.

Short for 'recipe', instructing to take.

Instructions for the pharmacist on dispensing procedures, including drug strength, dosage form, frequency, and treatment duration.

The amount of medicine in each dosage unit.

The physical state of the medicine, such as tablets, capsules, or liquid.

How often the patient should take the medication.

The length of time the patient needs to take the medication.

Information given to the patient on how to use the medication.

The doctor's signature, indicating their authorization of the prescription and verification.

Doctor's name, address, specialty and contact information.

The patient's name, address, and age.

The date when the prescription was written.

Using a standard language, like English or Latin, for clarity and international communication.

A logbook used for recording most prescription drugs.

Logbook for recording prescriptions of specific, controlled substances.

Prescription for common drugs, not requiring special handling after dispensing.

Recording prescriptions in the appropriate logbook.

Marking dispensed prescriptions to indicate they've been filled.

The initial part of a prescription, often the symbol 'Rx'.

The name of the medicine and the dosage included in the prescription.

Instructions on how to take the medicine (e.g., tablets, dosage, frequency).

Instructions on when and how often to take the medication. Contains details of medicine frequency

Examples include physician info, medication, patient details, and instructions.

Allowing the patient to get more medication from a pharmacist.

Older/other countries prescription, may contain Latin-based medical language

The amount of medicine to be taken by a patient.

When and how to take the medication, often includes details such as before or after meals.

Details about the doctor who wrote the prescription, like name, address, and contact info.

Carefully reviewing the prescription and clarifying any unclear details with the patient or prescription holder.

Confirming the dosage is appropriate for the patient's age and seeking clarification if there's any doubt.

Following strict legal procedures for dispensing highly regulated drugs.

Recording prescriptions in separate logbooks for ordinary and dangerous drugs.

Clearly explaining the medicine to patients, including its use and possible side effects.

Attaching a label with pharmacy information to drug packets for identification and reference.

Common prescriptions including antibiotics, vitamins, and glycosides.

A pharmaceutical process to reduce substance size for easier dosage form creation.

Processes involving physical manipulation to prepare dosage forms.

Processes altering a substance using heat, cold, or solvents.

Method of isolating a substance for use in dosage form preparation.

Physical process not requiring heating or cooling or solvents.

Processes that need lowered temperature for changes.

Processes that need elevated temperature for changes.

Processes that require a liquid to dissolve.

Uses force to break down solid medications into smaller pieces.

A method to break down hard, dry materials into finer parts, useful for objects like gum.

Specifically designed scissors for use in a laboratory setting.

A tool used to cut solid medications.

Scissors with blades that are aligned.

Instruments used to process dried peppermint leaves, typically including a hammer and pestle/mortar

Wooden, stone, or iron hammers are used to process dried peppermint leaves.

Iron, porcelain, or wood can be used to make pestle and mortar sets for processing dry peppermint leaves.

Care is crucial when using iron mortars to prevent damage from oxidizing metallic salts.

Using glass mortars may also cause issues, so the metallic salts must be carefully handled.

A standard prescription form with "(special prescription)" in red ink.

Special prescriptions need recording in a dangerous drug logbook for five years.

Special prescriptions cannot be repeated without a new order from the doctor.

Prescription containing only dangerous drugs or a single non-dangerous drug.

A copy is kept by the doctor, and a copy may be provided to the patient.

Dispensing should occur within 3 days, or no more than a 2-day supply.

Drug amounts must be written in both numbers and words.

Special justification is needed for the prescription of dangerous drugs, ensuring treatment use only.

Latin abbreviation for 'recipe' (take).

Latin abbreviation for 'three times a day'.

Latin abbreviation for 'twice a day'.