Analyzing the Drug Dispensing Process & Pharmacy Technician Role

This report provides an overview of the drug dispensing process, focusing on the critical role of pharmacy technicians in ensuring medication safety and patient care. It outlines the various stages of dispensing, including prescription interpretation, error prevention, container selection, labeling, checking, and patient counseling. The report emphasizes the importance of accurate prescription validation, adherence to dispensing standards, and maintaining patient data confidentiality. It also highlights common dispensing errors and preventive measures, such as being aware of look-alike and sound-alike drugs and maintaining an organized pharmacy environment. The analysis underscores the technician's responsibility in verifying prescription details, checking drug expiry dates, and providing clear instructions to patients for proper medication administration. The ultimate goal is to minimize dispensing errors and promote patient safety through effective communication and adherence to established protocols. Explore similar reports and study resources on Desklib.