the Pharmaceutical Defence Limited's (PDL) Guide to Good Dispensing has been updated to reflect changes in the dispensing process that have arisen from changes in technology and legislation, such as the introduction of electronic prescriptions and active ingredient prescribing.
PDL Professional Officers are reminding pharmacists that good dispensing requires a systematic approach, risk assessment and clear documentation such as:
Always perform the final check of the prescription from the downloaded copy on the dispensing screen.
An easily accessible monitor or screen should be available to review the prescription.
Be alert for annotations as prescribers often communicate additional dosing directions, such as staged supply requirements in the annotations section.
Reconfirm a patient's identity.
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