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Some drugs and chemicals are affected by light, heat, moisture, and contact with other chemicals |
Drug containers are as follows: Light resistant Well closed Tight Hermetic (gases) Single dose Unit dose Multiple unit |
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Prepackaging, the process of repackaging drugs from bulk supplies into smaller quantities for dispensing |
Each container of prepackaged medication should be labeled with the following information Pharmacy name Name of drug Strength and dosage form Amount Lot number Expiration daye |
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Unit dose packaging, repackaging of drugs from bulk into windows, this is probably the most used system, more and more hospitals are converting to it, unit dose of medications are ordered, Packaged, handled, administered, and charged in units containing enough of the drug for one regular dose, application, or use |
Guidelines for repackaging: Must be done in isolated, clean area with enough work space
Only one drug should be repackaged at a time
Check ingredients and labels carefully to make sure they are correct
Drugs may not be released for use until checked and approved by the pharmacist
All equipment should be maintained according to the manufactures instructions and cleaned after each use
Accurate records of each batch must be kept
Packaging materials used for prescription containers must be compatible with the drug
Each label must contain, drug name, strength, lot number, and expiration date
Records must be kept for at least one year |
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Compliance aids: Dosage spoons Cutter Dropper Daily/weekly dose planner Dial a dose dispenser Flashing/ beeping device |
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