PTCB Pharmacy Law & Regulations 47 Questions And Answers

Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians - ️️1. First consideration is to ensure the health and safetyof the patient and to use knowledge and skills to the best of her/his ability in serving others. 2. Supports and promotes honesty and integrity in the profession include duty to observe law, maintain highest moral and ethical conduct and uphold ethical principles of the profession. 3. Assists and supports the pharmacists in safe, efficacious and cost effective distribution of health service. 4. Respects and supports the confidentiality of a patient's records and discloses pertinent info ONLY with proper authorization. 5. Never assists in dispensing, distribution or engage in activity that will discredit the profession. Roles and Responsibilities of Pharm Techs - ️️1. Enter prescription orders into the computer. 2. Create a profile of patient's health & insurance info in computer 3. Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision. 4. Help patients dropping off or picking up prescription orders. Pharmacy Law - ️️Federal law takes precedence over state law unless the state law is stricter than federal law. Laws are principles and regulations established in a community by a governing body, whether in the form of legislation or policies recognized and reenforced by judicial decisions.