09+Dispensing

=PEL Core Topics - Dispensing=

February/March
1. introduction to PBS (PBS yellow book) 2. recording of prescriptions 3. ensure validity of prescriptions (PBS yellow book or //Controlled Substances Act 1984//) 4. interpret prescriptions 5. review patient history 6. recieve patient prescriptions and check detail 7. accurately dispense prescriptions and establish routine checking procedure 8. establish procedure for handing out prescriptions 9. establish process for dealing with drug interactions 10. review process for editing information already entered into computer 11. understanding of backup procedures 12. understanding of emergency supply, regulation 24 and dental prescriptions

April/May
13. review the use of cautionary and advisory labels (APF) 14. understanding the procedure of processing and recording Doctor's Bag Orders (PBS yellow book) 15. establish a procedure for dispensing medicines into a dosage administration aid (APF) 16. establish a procedure for dispensing and recording drugs of addiction //(Controlled Substances Act 1984)// 17.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> establish procedure for entering extemporaneous preparations into the computer (APF) 18.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> establish a procedure for checking dated stock and dealing with out of date stock 19.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> review procedure relating to dispensing Authority prescriptions (PBS yellow book)

June/July
20.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> prepare a NHS claim disc and process prescriptions forms for claim 21.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> critically review routine checking procedure for dispensing and checking 22.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> review procedure for handing out dispensed medicines 23.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> review prioritising procedures in the dispensary 24.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> establish a procedure to deal with a case of patient mismanagement 25.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> establish a procedure to deal with a case of the misuse of a prescribed medication 26.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> become familiar with all extemporaneous dispensing techniques and equipment 27.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> establish a procedure of the action taken in a cytotoxic spill

August/September
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">28. review safety net procedures and PRF paperwork 29.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> establish clearly defined roles with dispensary assistants and other staff members 30.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> handing out medicines 31.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> disposal of unwanted medicines 32.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> understanding the procedure of drug recalls 33.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> critically review dispensary procedures to minimise selection errors