What does the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 require?
It requires that medication be packed in child-proof containers.
Can patients request non-safety caps for their medication?
Yes, patients can request that non-safety caps be used for all their meds.
What is inventory management in a pharmacy?
It’s the process of maintaining an adequate supply of drugs in the pharmacy.
What are technicians responsible for maintaining?
Technicians maintain inventories of Schedule III-V and non-controlled drugs.
What are pharmacists responsible for maintaining?
Pharmacists maintain Schedule II drug inventories and order Schedule II drugs.
How often must Schedule II drugs be counted and reconciled?
Every 10 days, all Schedule II drug must be counted and reconciled with the controlled substance logbook.
What are emergency drug kits?
Kits containing drugs necessary to treat patients during emergency situations.
What should emergency drug kits be labeled with?
A list of contents and their expiration dates.
What does floor stock refer to?
Prescription or OTC medications stored in a department of a hospital or facility other than the pharmacy.
Where are the floor stock medications usually stored?
In a nurses’ station or medical supply room.
Can controlled medications be kept as floor stock?
No! Controlled medications cannot be kept as floor stock.
What types of medications or items are generally allowed to be kept as floor stock?
Sterile water, saline solution, irrigation fluids, certain IV fluids, heparin flushes, medical gases, and prescription devices.
