Pharmacy Vocabulary

• Medications with the potential for abuse
• More strict regulations

Responsible for putting into effect rules and regulations meant to ensure public safety

Used on prescription vials to expand directions or issue reminders or warnings

Undesired effects of a drug

Additional written information provided by the manufacturer, directed to the patient, required with for certain medications

Labeling required by the FDA detailing the indicated use, dosage and administration, effects, chemical description, warnings, and storage of the drug

Medication identified by the Federal Legend as an "Rx only" item

Order points et for products to maintain appropriate inventory

Quantity of product on the shelf

Info printed with each prescription label

Occurs when there is not enough product to fill the prescription order

Process of sending a prescription clain from the pharmacy to the patients third party provider

Occurs when a patient requests a prescription refill at a location other than where it was last filled

Original written prescription

Manufacturers suggested list price

Price pharmacies pay to receive a product intended for resale

Method of checking drug interactions/correct dosages/allergies when dispensing medication

Identifies the third party billing agency

Used for a claims processor to identify a third party payer for a claim

ID number for the person carrying the coverage

Numbers or letters identifying the employer to the third party agency

Number identifying which family member the pharmacy is billing for

Amount the patient pays above what is paid by the third party for a prescription

Provides benefits to patients to help offset the cost of medical expenses

Third party insurance company

List of drugs that a particular prescription plan prefers

Prescribed medication not listed on the list of preffered drugs that may not be covered or may come with a higher co-pay