A short analysis of the work done by pharmacists

1. Pharmacists – your
partners in using
medicine responsibly
Presentation by
Zinat Fatema
BKH1603005F
Session 2015-16

2. Prescription
Medicine is clinically
appropriate for the patient
Information is provided to
ensure safe and effective use of
medicine
When dispensing
medicines,
pharmacists ensure
that

3. The dispensing cycle
Receive
and
validate
script
Gather
information
Review
prescribed
medication
Make a
clinical
decision
Prepare,
dispense and
check
Issue the
medication
to patients
with clear
instruction

4. Receive and validate script
Privacy
Validity of
prescription
Check prescription details
• Prescriber details
• Patient details
• Understand the
prescription
• Interpret the
prescription

5.  Who is it for
 What are the symptoms
 How long have they had the symptoms
 Have they tried anything before
 Medical conditions
 Allergies
 Extra information if relevant: diet, lifestyle,
stress, sleep, smoking, alcohol
Gather information

6.  Is it appropriate for the condition being
treated
 Does the dose align with medical
references for the condition being treated
 Is it safe, appropriate based on age, weight
 Is it compatible with patients current
medical condition
 Is it compatible with other medication
being taken
Review prescribed medicine

7. Make a clinical decision
No
issue
Issues
exists
Continue to dispense
medicine
• Discuss with patient
• Contact doctor if necessary

8. Drug
selection
Labeling Label check
Assembling
prescription
Final check
Prepare, dispense and check

9.  How to use the medicine correctly
 At what dose to take
 When to take it
 How to take the medicine
 At what frequency
 How the patient should dispose and store the
medicine
 Inform the patient about the possible side
effects of the medicine
Issue the medication to the patient with clear instructions

10. Thanks to all the pharmacists in
this pharmacist day