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The Steps of Filling a Prescription, Auxiliary labels give additional…
The Steps of Filling a Prescription
Review the original medication order with the judge
Make sure that the correct dosage form is uncluded on the prescription
Make sure that the correct strength is included on the prescription
Obtain the prescription order
Review the prescription for legality and correctness
Verifying that the prescription was presented within one year of being writter
Verifying the address of the patient
Verifying the name on the prescription
Ensure that the correct number will be dispensed to the patient
Use the counting tray and spatula to count the needed number of tablets or capsules for the prescription
Calculate the number of tablets or capsules you're going to need to dispense based on the prescription you've been given
Look at the labels and recheck the directions and the drug strength. The label is fastened to the container
Obtain the correct container, the correct type and shape for the prescription to be dispensed
Select auxiliary labels and that is fastened to the container
Obtain the correct medication that you're going to use to fill the prescription
Determine if a generic substitution is allowed based on the information on the prescription
Check the medication for its expiration date
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for hand hygiene
Select the correct prescription label from an assortment of labels
Auxiliary labels give additional instructions, precautions, or warnings to the patient
6th Meeting
Task 3
Putri Julia Canastie 21613282 Class C