PEBC Drug Dispensing and Compounding Flashcards

A prescription calls for 'Amoxicillin 500 mg capsules, #30, sig: 1 cap TID.' How many days' supply does this represent?

Answer: 10 days

TID means three times daily, so 30 capsules ÷ 3 doses per day = 10 days' supply.

Which statement best describes the role of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) in a compounding pharmacy?

Answer: It provides hazard, handling, and safety information for chemical ingredients

An SDS (formerly MSDS) provides essential hazard, handling, storage, and emergency response information for chemical substances used in compounding.

When filling a prescription with multiple refills, what information must appear on the dispensing label for each refill in most Canadian provinces?

Answer: Refill number, date dispensed, quantity dispensed, and prescriber name

Canadian dispensing label regulations require the refill number, date dispensed, quantity, and prescriber name to be clearly indicated for each refill.

A pharmacist is asked to compound a preparation using a Schedule F drug. Which statement is TRUE?

Answer: A valid prescription from an authorized prescriber is required

Schedule F drugs require a valid prescription from an authorized prescriber before a pharmacist can dispense or compound them.

What is the purpose of a 'lot number' assigned to a compounded preparation?

Answer: To enable traceability and recall of a specific batch if quality issues arise

Lot numbers enable batch traceability so that if a quality or safety issue is identified, the affected preparations can be quickly recalled.

Under NAPRA's professional compounding standards, which of the following requires a Master Formula Record (MFR)?

Answer: Every compounded preparation

NAPRA standards require a Master Formula Record for every compounded preparation to ensure consistency, traceability, and quality assurance.