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