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Liquids Adv/Dis-Adv
- Adv: 1. certain meds cause GI distress in solids form
- DisAdv: 1. preservatives 2. interactions may dvlp from changes in solubility. 3. bulkier to carry
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Liniments < Solutions
either alc or oleaginous solutions or emulsions that applied thru rubbing
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Tinctures < Solutions
alc or hydroalc sols of PURE chemicals or extracts
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Emulsion < Dispersion
- Dispersion: solute dispersed thru a dispersing vehicle.
- Emulsion: a o/w emulsion dilutes in water, w/o will not dilute in water
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Ointment < Dispersion
- semisolid. Anhydrous ointments absorb water, but insol in water and not water washable.
- Oleaginous ointments insol in water, do not contain or absorb water are not water washable
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Pastes < Dispersions
similar to ointments, more solid materials
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Creams < Dispersions
Applied o/w emulsions
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To return expired / unsaleable products
- 1. Use DEA 41 for expired, must be kept 2 yrs. must be completed atleast 2 weeks before destruction of substances (triplicate form)
- 2. Controlled substances can only be returned by institutions with DEA number
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United States Pharmacopeia
sets requirements for labeling meds, in multidose vial or unit dose container, IV, or compound
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The Joint Commission (TJC)
requires unit dose dispensing and IV
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DEA
responsible for enforcing Controlled Substances Act
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Faxed prescriptions
cannot be dispensed until original prescription is presented to pharmacy. EXCEPT Schedule II emergency and for long term care facilities
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
info on hazards of particular substance. Manufacturer provides MSDS to pharm, and pharm provides to long term care facilities
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liniment
not a dispersion, either alcoholic or oleaginous or emulsion, applied thru rubbing
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emulsion
o/w or w/o , they are in a dispersing vehicle
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dry gum / continental
4 parts oil, 2 parts water, 1 part gum.
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wet gum method
triturating 1 part gum 2 parts water to form mucilage. slowly add 4 parts oil and triturate slowly.
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Suppository
- oleaginous, water soluble or hydrophilic
- drug delivery system inserted into rectum or vag. Compression Mold (mix base and drugs into compression mold) or Fusion mold (base is melted, poured and overfilled into special mold)
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DEA 224
To register a pharm, to stock controlled substances
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DEA 222
to order Sched II drugs
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DEA 41
to destroy outdated or unused substances
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Power of Attorney
authorizes pharmacist to order sched II drugs
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MSDS
- hazards.
- Manufacturer provides MSDS to pharm, and pharm provides MSDS to purchaser
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AWP - Average Wholesale Price
- Reimbursement = AWP + percentage + dispensing fee
- -encourages generics vs. brand name bc percentage return is greater for generic
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AAC - Actual Acquisition Cost
price pharmacy pays for drug after discounts from manufacturer or wholesaler
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MAC - Max Allowable Cost
max price insurance company will pay for generic medication
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Capitation fee
reimbursement system in which pharmacy receives fixed payment each month per patient, regardless of number of prescriptions filled or cost of prescriptions
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Per Diem
predetermined amt of money paid to indv or institution for daily service
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