Pharmacy Technicians: How to Avoid a Mistake On The Job
1. Pharmacy Technicians: How to Avoid a Mistake On The
Job
This article published at Pharmacy Technician Schools.
Mistakes are a part of being human and of course
can potentially take place at virtually any job. Having said that the final results of committing a
mistake in the pharmacy world can sometimes cost you significantly. The following is what can
take place in the event that you make a mistake working as a pharmacy technician on the
pharmacy.
1st - You could possibly kill somebody or perhaps make them severely ill, if or when you commit
a drug confuse.
2nd - You can easily get fired by your employer.
3rd - You could be charged and taken to trial.
A recently published article at NALA's (National Pharmacy Technician Association) website
entitled "5 rights to avoid a mistake on the job", helps pharmacy technicians to always
remember these very important rules of their job, in order to avoid any costly mistakes:
1. Right patient. This may sound simple, but all prescriptions must be dispensed, labeled, and
billed correctly to the right patient.
2. Right prescription. The prescription must be read carefully and accurately. The Rx must
also be dispensed correctly.
3. Right strength. The correct strength of the drug must be filled and dispensed. Do not rely
on patients to make sure you have done your job correctly.
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2. 4. Right Route. The right dosage and correct route of administration must be followed.
5. Right time. Most medications are given on a schedule so the proper interpretation of
prescriptions is necessary along with the right labeling of the drug. The labeling of the Rx will
indicate the proper dosage and how often the drug must be taken. Interpreting the doctor’s
prescription can be tough at times, but making a simple phone call to the doctor’s office to
clarify the prescription or asking your pharmacist on duty about questions concerning the
prescription will save a lot of headaches later.
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