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Primary Literature
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Original materials including clinical trials research studies and case reports.
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Secondary Literature
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A compilation of original articles accessible through indexing and abstracting services.
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Tertiary Literature
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Summarized and interpreted primary literature compiled into textbooks compendia review articles and information found on the Internet.
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Patient Package Inserts (PPIs)
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Manufacturer’s patient product information included with the product package.*Required for oral contraception estrogen and when part of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMs)
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Medication Guides (MedGuides)
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A patient handout provided for many prescription medications to help avoid serious adverse events. *Required by FDA if prescription has one or more conditions into to prevent serious adverse effects medication has serious risks or adherence to directions is crucial to the medications effectiveness.
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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Outline the dangers composition safe handling and proper disposal procedures for chemicals and substances.
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Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMs)
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Information and procedures that are required of manufacturers by the FDA for drugs with known risks.
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American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP)
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Extensive coverage of off label indications and updates monographs yearly.
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Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR)
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The information similar to pharmaceutical manufacturers’ drug package inserts since manufacturers prepare the essential drug information found in the PDR.
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Drug Facts and Comparisons
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It is used to compare medications in the same therapeutic class.
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Handbook on Injectable Drugs
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It includes information info on preparation storage administration compatibility and stability of injectable drugs.
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RED BOOK
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Provides the latest pricing info on bulk chemicals and prescription drugs including average wholesale acquisition costs (WAC) for brand and generic drugs and suggested retail prices for OTC and nutraceutical products.
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Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations “Orange Book”
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• “Orange Book” • Is used to determine the therapeutic equivalence of a brand and generic drugs. |
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Drug Information Handbook
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The flagship publication from Lexicomp the drug information handbook is endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
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United States Pharmacopeia – National Formulary (USP-NF)
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For drugs manufactured and marketed in the United States the U.S. food Drug and cosmetic Act recognizes chapters <1>to<999> as enforceable by the food and drug administration. Those with numbers greater than 1000 are guidelines or informational chapters.
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Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care
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Use this book for identifying active ingredients and common side effects for a given category of nonprescription drugs.
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Monograph
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A document or standard describing a drug ingredient or chemical.
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Off-Label Indication
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A use of a medication for an indication not approved by the FDA.
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Lexicomp Online
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Lexicomp/Wolters Kluwer publishes an extensive library of subscription-based online data bases and tools through Lexicomp Online.
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Micromedex Solutions
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Micromedex Solutions (formerly known as the Micromedex Health-care Series) has several online products and product suites tailored to different users with the overall goal of being a single integrated source for evidence-based health-care information.
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Clinical Pharmacology
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Clinical Pharmacology is a comprehensive suite of drug information and decision Support Solutions.
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Pediatric and Neonatal Dosage Handbook
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Pediatric and Neonatal Dosage Handbook is the most useful reference for dosing medications for children.
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Geriatric Dosage Handbook
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It is the most useful reference for dosing medications for the geriatric population.
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Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation
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This book is the most commonly used drug reference for pregnant and nursing women.
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USP Compounding Compendium
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This subscription-based reference includes 5 essential compounding chapter from USP-NF.
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Remington: The Science & Practice of Pharmacy
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• Widely used by compounding pharmacists. • Covers all aspects of pharmacy . |
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Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms & Drug Delivery Systems
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Use Ansel’ to find new dosage forms as well as information on physical pharmacy.
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The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals Drugs & Biologicals
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Use the Merck Index when information on chemical attributes of drugs is needed.
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Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
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Use Martindale to research foreign drugs.
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Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients
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Use for finding physical properties and safety and storage information on inactive ingredients used in compounding.
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King Guide to Parenteral Admixtures
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This reference provides information on injectable drug compatibility and stability updated quarterly.
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Applied Pharmaceutics in Contemporary Compounding
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use this text to understand the principles in the production of compounded products.
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The Institute for Safe Medicine Practices (ISMP)
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• Provides a voluntary Medication Error Reporting Program (MERP) & the vaccine Error Reporting Program (VERP). • Learning about errors their causes and error analysis. |
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MEDMARX
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Reports adverse drug events in the United States. It is the largest registry. The data can analyze the data to improve safety and help prevent medication errors.
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USP SDS Online
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USP makes Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for complete catalogue of USP Reference standards available online in a searchable index.
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OSHA Technical Manual (OTM)
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These references are needed if a pharmacy compounds oytotoxic products.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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NIOSH develops recommendations for Occupational Safety and Health Standards that incorporated in OSHA regulations.
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Handling in Healthcare Setting: USP <800> Hazardous Drugs
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Identifies requirements for receipt storage compounding dispensing and administration of hazardous drugs necessary to protect patients health-care personnel and the environment.
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Pharmacy Law Desk Reference
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This provides info about legal aspects of pharmaceutical practice such as professional liability insurance support personnel law and ethics HIPPA compounding and medication error reporting.
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Legal Handbook For Pharmacy Technicians
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From ASHP this book for technicians on the essentials on how Pharmacy is regulated.
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Essentials of Law and Ethics for Pharmacy
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From CRC Press this book covers all United States federal laws regarding pharmacy practice as well as other laws and regulations applicable to pharmacy techs. It also addresses current pharmacy issues.
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America’s Pharmacist (NCDA)
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Professional Practice Journals:
Can reflect the organizations political view. They also reflect changes in standards of practice and indicated hands in the profession. |
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Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
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Professional Practice Journals: Can reflect the organizations political views. They also reflect changes in standards of practice and indicate trends in the profession.
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American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP)
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Professional Practice Journals:
Can reflect the organizations political views. They also reflect changes in standards of practice and indicate trends in the profession. |
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International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding (IJPC)
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Professional Practice Journals: Can reflect the organizations political views. They also reflect changes in standards of practice and indicate trends in the profession.
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U.S. Pharmacist
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Trade Journals: They contain large amounts of advertising material.
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Pharmacy Times
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Trade Journal: They contain large amounts of advertising.
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The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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Newsletter: Contains short abstracts from journal articles. Also provides information on clinical trials and profiles on products recently granted New Drug Application (NDA) status.
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Pharmacists Letter
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Newsletter: Provides unbiased evidence and recommendations on new developments in drug therapy.
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Compounding Today
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Newsletter:
Weekly newsletter from IJPC with news updates regulatory information and new product announcements. |
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Pub Med/ Medline
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Indexes of Primary Literature:
The national library of medicines citation database. Also contains scholarly journals. |
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The Cochrane Library
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Indexes of Primary Literature: Systematic reviews of evidence-based primary research in human health-care and health policy.
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OVID
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Indexes of Primary Literature:
Contains over 100 databases in a range of disciplines including pharmacology. |
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International Pharmaceutical Abstracts
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Indexes of Primary Literature: Used to find references and abstract for articles dealing with drug therapy toxicity pharmacy practice legislation regulation technology utilization info processing education economics and ethics pharmacy science and practice.
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Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
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Indexes of Primary Literature:
This online database contains unbiased scientific clinical info on complementary alternative and integrative therapies. |
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Find information about the responsibilities of a pharmacy technician required training salary range and job opportunities.
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Where can info on accredited training programs be found?
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ASHP—accredited training programs can be found on the ASHP website PTEC provides educators with guidance (Pharmacy Technician Educators Council).
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Who should be contacted regarding licensure registration and certification requirements?
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Requirements vary from state to state so it is important to contact your state board of pharmacy.
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American Association of Pharmacy Technicians
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Promotes the safe efficacious and cost effective dispensing distribution and use of medications. Provides continuing education programs and services.
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Canadian Association Of Pharmacy Technicians
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Advocates and promotes the role of pharmacy technician and pharmacy technician pharmacy support staff and the advancement of the profession through communication education professional development opportunities and partnerships.
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The Association of Pharmacy Technicians
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Provides leadership networking king and continuing education for pharmacy technicians.
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National Pharmacy Technician Association
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Publishes Today’s Technician published six times a year. This includes a minimum of 2 hours of ACPE—accredited continuing education for CPhTs.
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Pharmacy Technician Letters
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Provides the latest info on drug therapy--specifically for Pharmacy Technicians.
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Journal of Pharmacy Technology
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Provides information about the entire body of pharmacy practice and includes continuing education articles.
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ASHP Pharmacy Technician Resource Center
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This resource provides tools and information to assist Pharmacy Technicians preparing for new responsibilities.
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Certification Exam Preparation: Where can you go for information? And what books can you reference?
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A pharmacy technician can go to the PTCB website for information pertaining to the certification.
References: • The Pharmacy Technician Workbook & Certification Review • Pharmacy Calculations • Medication Workbook for Pharmacy Technician: Pharmacology Primer |
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What sites can you access for continuing education resources?
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• www.pharmacytechnician.org • www.rxtechtechschool.com • www.techlectures.com • www.pharmacist.com • www.powerpak.com • www.pharmacytechnician.com • www.phartechce.org |
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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Assures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training outreach education and assistance.
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How to assess websites?
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• Authoritativeness • Complementarity • Privacy • Attribution • Justifiability • Transparency • Financial disclosure • Advertising |
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Assessing Websites: Authoritativeness
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Information must be authoritative and qualification of authors is provided. |
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Assessing Websites: Complementary
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Information should be presented as complementary to advice from health-care professionals rather than claim to replace it.
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Assessing Websites: Privacy
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The website display its policy regarding medical and personal info privacy.
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Assessing Websites: Attribution
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Medical information must be referenced and dated.
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Assessing Websites: Justifiability
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All claims are supported by balance scientific research.
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Assessing Websites: Transparency
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Valid contact details are provided.
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Assessing Websites: Financial Disclosure
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Details of funding is clearly stated.
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Assessing Website: Advertising Policy
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Advertising content is distinguished from editorial content.
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What is the Health on the Net Foundation (HON)?
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A non-profit organization (non-governmental) that helps guide web users to reliable information.
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Patient health information must be kept secure. What service assists with this?
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Electronic Health Records (EHR) enable healthcare provides to better manage patient care through secure sharing.
The Department of health and Human Services (HHS) provides information on their site about (EHRs). |
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Pharmacist & Pharmacy Technicians who uses social media should do so in a professional responsible and respectful many. Where can you find information on this?
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The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) published the ASHP statement on use of social media by pharmacy professionals.
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With more and more patients ordering prescriptions online. What association offers a safer way to accomplish this? And what accreditation did they establish to ensure safety?
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• The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) • Developed the verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites(VIPPS)accreditation. |
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Medscape
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Offers integrated medical information and educational tools for health-care professional.
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Medline Plus
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• Free website for patients • World’s largest medical library • More of a reference for patients than professional |
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Assessing MMAs: Usefulness
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Is it useful in your daily work relevant to your scope of practice and does it make your job easier or more efficient?
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Assessing MMAs: Accuracy
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Is the Clinical content evidence-based and referenced?
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Assessing MMAs: Authority
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• Are the developers medically trained or content experts in the area? • Check the download pages or developer page within the MMA. |
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Assessing MMAs: Objectivity
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Is the content fair and balanced?
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Assessing MMAs: Timeliness
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Is the content updated regularly?
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Assessing MMAs: Design
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Does the design enhance or impede the functionality?
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Assessing MMAs: Compatibility
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Is it compatible with your device and your health-care systems communication protocols and policies?
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Assessing MMAs: Functionality
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Does it install launch and operate consistently?
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Assessing MMAs: Security
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• Is it free of malicious software? • Is there a privacy statement? • Is personal information protected? |
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Assessing MMAs: Value
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• Do the overall benefits of the MMA outweigh the limitations? • Is it reasonably priced? |
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These FDA approved paper handouts are required by the FDA with certain prescriptions
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MedGuides
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Which organization is devoted entirely to medication safety and error prevention
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ISMP (Institute for Safe Medicine Practice)
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These are manufacturer’s Patient Package Information included with the product package
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PPIs (Patient Package Inserts)
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This amendment Act of 2007 was set in place to ensure that the benefits of a product outweighs its risk meciations on the list. Requires one or a combination of med guide and communication plan. Is this a Federal or State requirement?
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REMS ( Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategy) Federal requirement
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