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Facts and Comparisons (F&C)

-Brand and generic names


-250 color pictures of meds


-Drug monograph (possible drug interaction)


-Dosage calculation & list of manufacturer

"the bible of pharmacy"

US Pharmacopeia with National Formularly (USP-NF)

-Prescription and OTC medicines and other health care products sold in the US are required to follow the standards of USP-NF


-USP also set standards for food ingredients and dietary supplements

Official Reference Book

Physician Desk References (PDR)

-FDA info


-Poison Control info


-Drug monograph


-Color pictures include injectable

Unofficial Reference Book

The Red Book

-Suggested retailed price for meds


-Info. on drugs, ex. which drug not to crush, alcohol free, sugar free etc.


-List of herbs and remedies

Updated annually

The Orange Book - OBC (Orange Book Code)

-Use to find the bio-equivalent


-Listing of approved drug products


-Listing of discontinue drug

Ident-A-Drug

-Description of size, color, and shape of tabs/caps


-NDC info.

Injectable Drug Handbook

-Compatibility of various agents given parenterally


-Pharm Tech pocket size ref. book

Most used in hospital setting

Prescription Processing 5 Steps

1. Taking in the Rx


2. Translating the Rx


3. Entering info. in the computer system & printing labels


4. Filling Rx


5. Counseling patient. (Pharmacist only)

Auxillary Label (AL)

-Labels that are attached to the container with specific instructions of info. pertaining to the medication.

Contraceptives - Take as directed


NSAID - Take with food or milk


Narcotic - Do not drink alcohol. Alcohol may inscrease the effect of drug.


Antibiotic - Take until gone (UG)


Warfarin (Coumadin) - Do not take with ASA (Aspirin)