Elements and Performance Criteria
- Check prescription details.
- Enter prescription information.
- Enter patient and prescription details from original prescription into the dispensing computer system.
- Check that entered electronic data matches patient and prescription details.
- Refer to pharmacist to check patient record and dispensing software flagged medication interactions.
- Use computer software to select and record any brand change.
- Ensure prescriber’s specific directions are entered for the medication label.
- Generate one printed label for each pack, repeat authorisations and Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) where applicable.
- Select and label prescribed medications.
- Refer to original prescription document to accurately select medications manually or robotically and check medication, strength and quantity.
- Check printed label for expiry date, directions for use, drug strength and quantity against original prescription and apply to each pack.
- Apply appropriate cautionary and advisory labels.
- Ensure important information on manufacturer’s label is not obscured by pharmacy labels.
- Swipe barcode with scanner and check on computer screen for drug name, patient’s name, address and date.
- Assemble prescribed medications and finalise documentation.
- Assemble prescribed medicines with all relevant documentation and counselling aids.
- Ensure dispensing pharmacist checks all items belonging to the prescription.
- Place in a container that leaves all items visible.
- Place container in pharmacy-designated private collection location for return of prescription medication to customer.