Dispensing of Drugs to Ambulatory Patients

• Ambulatory patients receive care without hospital admission, often visiting outpatient clinics or pharmacies.

Process of Dispensing of Drugs:

Process of Dispensing of Drugs

Prescription Receipt:

• Verification: Pharmacist ensures the prescription is valid and appropriate.

• Screening: Checks for drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.

Medication Preparation:

• Selection: Choosing the correct medication and dosage form.

• Compounding (if necessary): Preparing medications not commercially available.

Labeling:

• Comprehensive Information: Patient name, medication instructions, warnings.

• Translation Services: Providing labels in the patient's preferred language if needed.

Patient Counseling:

• Medication Education: How to take the medication, side effects, storage.

• Adherence Strategies: Using tools like pill organizers or reminders.

Documentation:

• Record-Keeping: Maintaining patient profiles and dispensing records.

Considerations:

• Privacy: Ensuring confidential communication during counseling.

• Accessibility: Providing services accommodating patients with disabilities.

• Follow-Up: Encouraging patients to report any adverse effects or concerns

These are all the considerations that needs to be followed for Dispensing of Drugs.