Prescription Dispensing Guidelines

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The document outlines the process for handling prescription and over-the-counter drugs. It details evaluating a prescription for accuracy, filling correct prescriptions or addressing errors,…

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PRESCRIPTION DRUGS (Rx) OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS

Label bears the Rx symbol Label does not bear the Rx


symbol
Prescription is required Prescription is required

Evaluate the prescription

Prescription is incorrect Prescription is correct

Fill and file the prescription

Erroneous/ Violative Inform the buyer of all products


Prescription that have the same generic
name and dosage form, and
Fill the prescription their corresponding price

Dispensing the product chosen


Keep the prescription
by the buyer.

Impossible Prescription

Fully-filled prescription
Do not dispense or fill

Retain prescription and


file for 2 years

Partially-filled prescription

Indicate the number dispensed


in the prescription and return it
to the patient

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS (Rx) 
Label bears the Rx symbol 
Prescription is required

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