Dispensing and Pharmaceutical Care Flashcards

What are the essential elements of a valid prescription that DHA pharmacists must verify?

Answer: Patient details, prescriber credentials, medication name/strength/form, dose, frequency, quantity, duration, date, and prescriber signature

DHA requires pharmacists to verify complete prescriptions including patient identification, licensed prescriber details, medication specifics (name, strength, formulation), dosing instructions, quantity, duration, date, and signature.

What is the DHA requirement for pharmacist verification of controlled substance prescriptions?

Answer: Verify prescriber authority, check patient ID, confirm dose within limits, check for potential abuse patterns, and maintain detailed registers

Controlled substance prescriptions require enhanced verification: confirming prescriber authorization to prescribe the specific schedule, patient identification verification, dose limit checking, abuse pattern monitoring, and detailed register documentation.

What medication storage requirements does the DHA mandate for pharmacies?

Answer: Temperature-controlled storage (2-8°C for refrigerated, 15-25°C for room temp), humidity control, light protection, and continuous temperature monitoring with logs

DHA mandates strict storage conditions including temperature ranges for different categories, humidity control below 60%, light protection for sensitive medications, and continuous temperature monitoring with documented logs.

What is the DHA process for handling medication recalls?

Answer: Immediately quarantine affected stock, notify patients who received the medication, report to DHA, and document all actions taken

DHA requires immediate quarantine of recalled products, patient notification for dispensed medications when possible, reporting compliance to DHA, documentation of all actions, and arrangement for product return.

What is the pharmacist's role in medication therapy management (MTM) under DHA guidelines?

Answer: Comprehensive medication review, identifying drug-related problems, optimizing therapy, patient education, and coordination with prescribers

DHA supports pharmacist-led MTM services including comprehensive medication reviews, identification of drug-related problems (duplications, interactions, adverse effects), therapy optimization, and prescriber collaboration.

How should DHA pharmacists handle prescription errors or discrepancies?

Answer: Contact the prescriber to clarify, document the communication, and do not dispense until the discrepancy is resolved

DHA requires pharmacists to contact the prescriber to clarify any prescription errors or discrepancies, document the communication and resolution, and withhold dispensing until the issue is satisfactorily resolved.