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Introduction to Over-The-Counter Drugs and Prescription Drugs; Introduction to the Community Outpatient Prescription and Inpatient Medication Order
Susan Jacobson, MS, EdD, R.Ph.
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice MCPHS University - Boston
Lecture Objectives
: Define and Describe OTC medications and information regarding self-care : Review OTC product labeling and identify important information listed on the product label on the drug store shelf : Define and Describe Prescription medications - Recognize common laws associated with prescription medications - Identify important information on a prescription stock bottle : Differentiate between a prescriber outpatient prescription and an inpatient medication order. : Describe how medications are dispensed outpatient vs inpatient : List and identify the label components in outpatient and inpatient settings
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OTC Medications Allows patients to practice self-care without a prescription Saves time and money because a medical appointment may not be needed Provides an opportunity for pharmacists to make product and dosing recommendations for many self-care conditions Insurance not involved. Patients pay. Many Rx-OTCswitches every year Pharmacists can assist patients with medication therapy management to include both prescription and OTC medications
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COMBAT METHAMPHETAMINE EPIDEMIC ACT OF 2005 Pseudoephedrine is kept "behind the counter" in a locked cabinet Patients must show jdentification and this needs to be verified. Usually a picture ID Records of the purchase are kept Only a specific amount may be purchased in a single calendar day There is a maximum amount a person can purchase in 30 days
SINUS
SUDAFED CONGESTION Pseudoephedrine HCI, Nasal Decongestant
24TABLETS 30 mg EACH Actual Pill Slze