PHARM 201 Dispensing Reports-questions with
Correct Solutions
Over the counter (OTC) drugs
are medications that can be dispensed even without the written order of prescription of a licensed
prescriber for the symptomatic relief of minor or self-limiting ailments
OTC products
shall be sold only to FDA licensed drug outlets under the direct supervision of registered and
licensed pharmacist
False
T or F. OTC drugs shall be sold only to FDA licensed drug outlets under the direct supervision
of registered pharmacist
OTC products should meet the following criteria
1. It is time tested and undergone thorough investigation and extensive clinical use
2. It has been recognized to contain active ingredient with proven safety and efficacy (wide
margin of safety and high therapeutic index) even without professional supervision as proven by
ADR monitoring
3. It is neither bioequivalence problem nor classified as prohibited or regulated by Dangerous
Drugs Board or as an internationally controlled drug product by the International Narcotics
Board
OTC products
are considered safe and effective for the use of general public without prescriber's authorization
,OTC products
considered safe since they are at a wide margin of safety and have a high therapeutic index
Patient counseling
Should occur at the start of the dispensing process and further instructions shall be given after
dispensing the medicines to the patient.
Dispensing Process on OTC medications
1. Gather sufficient information from the patient as to the nature of disease, onset, symptoms and
past medical and medication history.
2. Select the appropriate medicine
3. Prepare the product by:
Obtaining required quantity from the stock
Extemporaneous compounding (if applicable)
Reconstitution (if applicable)
Assembly of unit or devices
4. Label the product using:
Name and address of the pharmacy
Patient's name
Date of filling
Directions for use
Products brand name or generic name and manufacturer
Product strength
Quantity of medication dispensed
, Expiration date and Conduct patient counseling
5. Check the medicines before dispensing it
6. Record the OTC medicines to patient record (if necessary)
7. Conduct patient counseling
Guidelines for patient counseling guide on OTC products
1. Introduce yourself and Identify the patient. (Do not forget to pass your hands before any
interaction with patient
2. Ask the patient to talk with you about OTC medications
3. Explain the purpose of the session
4. Update the patient medication profile
5. Assess what the patient already knows about OTC drugs
6. Assess the patient understanding of what to expect from the medication
7. Ask the patient to share any concerns that have not been discussed
8. Check the patient understanding of the information discussed in the counseling counsel
9. Closed the session
Role of pharmacist
1. To educate the patient of the possible adverse drug reaction and the drug to food interaction as
well is critical in preventing OTC abuse and misuse
True
T or F. Pharmacist must not rely on Pharmacy assistance in dispensing OTC medications
Antibiotics
Correct Solutions
Over the counter (OTC) drugs
are medications that can be dispensed even without the written order of prescription of a licensed
prescriber for the symptomatic relief of minor or self-limiting ailments
OTC products
shall be sold only to FDA licensed drug outlets under the direct supervision of registered and
licensed pharmacist
False
T or F. OTC drugs shall be sold only to FDA licensed drug outlets under the direct supervision
of registered pharmacist
OTC products should meet the following criteria
1. It is time tested and undergone thorough investigation and extensive clinical use
2. It has been recognized to contain active ingredient with proven safety and efficacy (wide
margin of safety and high therapeutic index) even without professional supervision as proven by
ADR monitoring
3. It is neither bioequivalence problem nor classified as prohibited or regulated by Dangerous
Drugs Board or as an internationally controlled drug product by the International Narcotics
Board
OTC products
are considered safe and effective for the use of general public without prescriber's authorization
,OTC products
considered safe since they are at a wide margin of safety and have a high therapeutic index
Patient counseling
Should occur at the start of the dispensing process and further instructions shall be given after
dispensing the medicines to the patient.
Dispensing Process on OTC medications
1. Gather sufficient information from the patient as to the nature of disease, onset, symptoms and
past medical and medication history.
2. Select the appropriate medicine
3. Prepare the product by:
Obtaining required quantity from the stock
Extemporaneous compounding (if applicable)
Reconstitution (if applicable)
Assembly of unit or devices
4. Label the product using:
Name and address of the pharmacy
Patient's name
Date of filling
Directions for use
Products brand name or generic name and manufacturer
Product strength
Quantity of medication dispensed
, Expiration date and Conduct patient counseling
5. Check the medicines before dispensing it
6. Record the OTC medicines to patient record (if necessary)
7. Conduct patient counseling
Guidelines for patient counseling guide on OTC products
1. Introduce yourself and Identify the patient. (Do not forget to pass your hands before any
interaction with patient
2. Ask the patient to talk with you about OTC medications
3. Explain the purpose of the session
4. Update the patient medication profile
5. Assess what the patient already knows about OTC drugs
6. Assess the patient understanding of what to expect from the medication
7. Ask the patient to share any concerns that have not been discussed
8. Check the patient understanding of the information discussed in the counseling counsel
9. Closed the session
Role of pharmacist
1. To educate the patient of the possible adverse drug reaction and the drug to food interaction as
well is critical in preventing OTC abuse and misuse
True
T or F. Pharmacist must not rely on Pharmacy assistance in dispensing OTC medications
Antibiotics
