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Pharmacy Technician
Medication names, uses, vocabulary, and Sigs
| Lotions | Fluid emulsion or suspension intended for external use |
| Prescription | An order for a medication or device by a licensed prescriber |
| Ointments | Semi-solid topical dosage forms with a petrolatum base |
| Suspensions | A solid not dissolved in a liquid. Suspensions must be shaken before use. |
| Gels | Semi-solid suspension, usually in water, of very small particles - also called Colloidal Suspensions |
| Brand Name | Trademarked name of a medication - the medication name given by the original manufacturer |
| Drug | A substance used to treat or cure a symptom or disease |
| Chewables | Tablets that are flavored to be pleasant tasting and chewed before swallowing. Chewable tablets are often used for children's medications |
| Motrin/Ibuprofen | Pain |
| Capsules | Gelatin shells containing medication. They can mask unpleasant taste or smell of medication. Long acting types are formulated to dissolve slowly in the intestines. |
| OTC | Medications that do not require a prescription |
| gm/g | Gram, the most common measurement for creams and ointments |
| Generic Name | A name used to identify a drug other than the brand name - multiple manufacturers can make products using this name |
| Powders | Finely ground solid material |
| Tablets | A dosage form made by compression of ingredients. May be coated to promote easier swallowing and are made for a variety of administration routes |
| Solutions | Liquid dosage forms with all medications dissolved in one another |
| Extended-Release (ER) | Dosage form that is formulated to release over time |
| Will Call Bin | The drawers or cart set aside for prescriptions that are ready but not yet picked up by a customer |
| Vendor | Company we purchase product from - can include medications or supplies |
| Vicodin/Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen | Pain |
| Elixirs | A clear, sweetened liquid that traditionally contained alcohol |
| Metamucil/Psyllium | Gastrointestinal Disorders (constipation) |
| Ceftin/Cefuroxime | Infectious Disease |
| Senokot/Senna | Gastrointestinal Disorders (constipation) |
| DEA# | Number assigned by the Federal Government to doctors and pharmacies authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances |
| Zofran/Ondansetron | Gastrointestinal Disorders (Nausea & Vomiting) |
| Prevacid/Lansoproazole | Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD) |
| Flonase/Fluticasone | Allergies & Asthma (Steroid Nasal Inhaler) |
| Benadryl/Diphenhydramine | Allergies & Asthma (antihistamine) |
| Otic | Referring to the ear |
| RPh | Registered Pharmacist |
| Reconstitute | Process of adding a measured amount of distilled water to a powder to make a liquid |
| Final Verification | The process of the pharmacist performing a final check of a prescription before it is dispensed to the patient |
| Counsel | Procedure of a pharmacist instructing a patient about their medication or health |
| Side Effect | An unwanted or unintended effect produced from taking a drug in normal dosages |
| Controls | (2s AND 4s) Also known as controlled drugs - medications assigned as requiring extra security and oversight due to potential for abuse |
| HBC | non grocery, non prescription items stocked near the pharmacy (i.e. vitamins, aspirin, shampoo, make-up) |
| DUR | A conflict with a prescription that requires a pharmacist to review (i.e. allergy, interaction, unusual dose) |
| iu | International Units - a measurement for some vitamins, most commonly, vitamin D |
| Pharm D | Abbreviation for a pharmacist who has completed a six year clinical degree |
| Co-Pay | The amount a customer has to pay when getting a prescription filled on an insurance card |
| CBT | Computer based training |
| Data Entry | Process of entering the prescription information into the computer |
| ml | The most common measurement for liquid medications |
| Face the Shelves | Process of adjusting the products on each shelf so that the front of the product is clearly visible and all products are placed towards the front of the shelf |
| Suppositories | Solid dosage form to be inserted rectally or vaginally |
| Terminal | Computer station |
| Patient Profile | Computer record of patient information including personal, medical and prescription history |
| WCB | Written to indicate the doctor was called and is going to call back later |
| Nexium/Esomeprazol | Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD) |
| Ativan/Lorazepam | Anti-Anxiety |
| Fomulary | A list of medications an insurance company pays for or charges less to the customer |
| Serevent/Salmeterol | Allergies & Asthma (Oral Inhaler) |
| Niacin/Nicotinic Acid | High Cholesterol |
| Split Bill | A claim that is billed to two different insurance carriers. The primary insurance is billed first, and then the portion the primary insurance did not pay is billed to the secondary insurance. |
| Reject | A prescription claim that an insurance company denied payment |
| Premium | The monthly fee charges by an insurance company for coverage |
| T/P or Third Party | An insurance plan |
| Cardholder | The subscriber to an insurance policy |
| Tylenol #3/Codeine & Acetaminophen | Pain |
| Workflow | The process of organizing work to occur at separate stations to increase efficiency and productivity |
| Cymbalta/Duloxetine | Antidepressant |
| Deductible | The amount the patient must pay before the insurer will cover additional medical expenses |
| Sig | Abbreviation for directions of a prescription |
| Cash | A prescription transaction filled with no insurance |
| Dextromethorphan | Cough |
| Daypro/Oxaproxin | Pain |
| Feldene/Piroxicam | Pain |
| Starlix/Nateglinide | Diabetes |
| Flovent/Fluticasone | Allergies & Asthma (Steroid Oral Inhaler) |
| Aleve or Naprosyn/Naproxen | Pain |
| Auxiliary Label | Labels that contain additional information, reminders or warnings for the customer |
| Glucotrol/Glipizide | Diabetes |
| Rhinocort AQ/Budesonide | Allergies & Asthma (Steroid Basal Inhaler) |
| Dyazide or Maxzide/Triamterene and HCTZ | Hypertension |
| Cleocin/Clindamycin | Infectious Disease |
| Hycodan, Tussinex/Hydrocodone | Cough |
| Creams | A topical dosage form that contains viscous liquid or semi-solid emulsions of oil and water |
| Fibercon/Polycarbophil | Gastrointestinal Disorders (Constipation) |
| Ampules | Sterile containers (usually glass) containing a single dose of medication |
| DOB | Date of Birth |
| Emulsion | A liquid that will not dissolve in another liquid. Emulsions must be shaken before use. |
| Colace/Docusate Sodium | Gastrointestinal Disorders (constipation) |
| Imodium/Loperamide | Gastrointestinal Disorders (diarrhea) |
| Aerosols | Liquid or gaseous medications delivers via a spray. Also contain propellants and valve systems. |
| Fill | Process of completing a prescription order |
| Transfer | Moving a prescription from one pharmacy to another. |
| Expiration Date | The last date the manufacturer guarantees the medication to be at full strength. |
| Zantac/Ranitidine | Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD) |
| Pepcid/Famotidine | Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD) |
| Workstation | An assigned place were certain tasks are preformed. |
| Keflex/Cephalexin | Infectious Disease |
| Amoxicillin | Infectious Disease |
| Duricef/Cefadroxil | Infectious Disease |
| Micronase or Diabeta/Glyburide | Diabetes |
| Clinoril/Sulindac | Pain |
| Pulmicort/Budesonide | Allergies and Asthma (Steroid Oral Inhaler) |
| Co-insurance | An agreement of cost sharing between patient and insurer. |
| Tetracycline | Infectious Disease |
| Zithromax/Azithromycin | Infectious Disease |
| Effexor/Venlafaxine | Antidepressant |
| Singulair/Montelukast | Allergies and Asthma (Asthma) |
| Diovan/Valsartan | Hypertension |
| Cozaar/Losartan | Hypertension |
| Ceclor/Cefaclor | Infectious Disease |
| Cipro/Ciprofloxin | Infectious Disease |
| Augmentin/Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid | Infectious Disease |
| Avelox/Moxifloxacin | Infectious Disease |
| Percocet/Oxycodone and Acetaminphen | Pain |
| Xanax/Alprazolam | Anti-Anxiety |
| Zyrtec/Certirizine | Allergies and Asthma (antihistamine) |
| Claritin/Loratidine | Allergies and Asthma (antihistamine) |
| Dulcolax/Bisacodyl | Gastrointestinal Disorders (constipation) |
| Lot Number | An identification number that allows the manufacturer to identify the specific batch of a medication. |
| Proventil HFA or Ventolin HFA/Albuterol | Allergies and Asthma (Oral Inhaler) |
| Celebrex/Celecoxib | Pain |
| Zetia/Ezetimibe | High Cholesterol |
| Online adjudicaion | Resolution of coverage through communications of the pharmacy and insurer computers |
| Tricor/Fenofibrate | High Cholesterol |
| Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC) | The maximum price per unit the insurer will pay for a particular product. |
| Pharmacy benefit managers | Companies that administer drug benefits |
| Zocor/Simvastatin | High Cholesterol |
| Prolosec/Omeprazole | Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD) |
| Transdermal | A topical system designed to release medication into the body through the skin. |
| Dual co-pay | Co-pays with two prices, one for generic another for brand. |
| Valium/Diazepam | Anti-anxiety |
| Celexa.Citalopram | Antidepressant |
| mg | The most common measurement for tablet and capsule strength |
| NDC | The 11-digit identifying number on every medication that specifies the manufacturer, drug and bottle size. |
| Tech | A non pharmacist who works in the pharmacy. |
| Rx | Abbreviation for prescription |
| HIPAA | Law passed in 1996 that ensures patient privacy of all protected health information (PHI) |
| Lomotil/Diphenoxylate and Atripone | Gastrointestinal Disorders (diarrhea) |
| OTC Antacids such as Mylanta and Maalox | Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD) |
| Lexapro/Escitalopram | Antidepressant |
| Allegra/Fexofenadine | Allergies and Asthma (antihistamine) |
| Till | Money drawer in the cash register |
| Lopid/Gemfibrozil | High Cholesterol |
| Beconase AQ/ Beclomethasone | Allergies and Asthma (Steroid Nasal Inhaler) |
| Avapro/Irbesartan | Hypertension |
| Calan/Verapamil | Hypertension |
| Special Order | An item not carrided by the pharmacy but ordered for a specific customer. |
| Hydrodiuril/Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | Hypertension |
| Lipitor/Atorvastatin | High Cholesterol |
| Astelin/Azelastine | Allergies and Asthma (Antihistamine Nasal Inhaler) |
| Mucinex/Guaifenesin | Cough |
| Buspar/Buspirone | Anti-anxiety |
| U and C or UCR | The maximum amount and insurer will pay for a given prescription, determined to be a usual and customary (and reasonable) price |
| Ophthalmic | Referring to the eye |
| Enteric Coated (EC) | Tablet with a coating that prevents dissolution in the stomach and is dissolved in the intestine. |
| Prozac/Fluozetine | Antidepressant |
| Pristiq/Desvenlafaxine | Antidepressant |
| Wellbutrin/Buproprion | Antidepressant |
| Rotate Stock | Process of moving the oldest stock to the front of the shelf and placing the newest stock at the back |
| Klonopin/Clonazepam | Anti-anxiety |
| Crestor/Rosuvastatin | High Cholesterol |
| Adalat/Nifedipine | Hypertension |
| Erythromycin | Infectious Disease |
| Caplets | Tablets shaped similar to a capsule. |
| Desyrel/Trazodone | Antidepressant |
| Omnicef/Cefdinir | Infectious Disease |
| Glucophage/Metformin | Diaglitazonbetes |
| Nasarel/Flunisolide | Allergies and Asthma (Steroid Nasal Inhaler) |
| Suprax/Cefixime | Infectious Disease |
| Actos/Pioglitazone | Diabtes |
| Prinivil or Zestril/Lisinopril | Hypertension |
| Monopril/Fosinopril | Hypertension |
| Codeine | Cough (or pain) |
| Norvasc/Amlodipine | Hypertension |
| Tenormin/Atnolol | Hypertension |
| Cefzil/Cefuroxine | Infectious Disease |
| Biaxin/Clarithromycin | Infectious Disease |
| Bactrim or Sulfa/Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole | Infectious Disease |
| Lorabid/Loracarbef | Infectious Disease |
| Levaquin/Levofloxacin | Infectious Disease |
| Altace/Ramipril | Hypertension |
| Citrucel/Methylcellulose | Gastrointestinal Disorders (constipation) |
| OxyContin/Oxycodone | Pain |
| Voltaren/Diclofenac | Pain |
| Kaopectate/Atapulgite | Gastrointestinal Disorder (diarrhea) |
| Toradol/Ketorolac | Pain |
| Indocin/Indomethacin | Pain |
| Lodine/Etodolac | Pain |
| cc | an abbreviation used on prescriptions generally considered equal to one milliliter (ml) |
| Prandin/Repaglinide | Diabetes |
| Micardis/Telmisartan | Hypertension |
| Paxil/Paroxetine | Antidepressant |
| Penicillin | Infectious Disease |
| Lopressor or Toprol XL/Metoprolol | Hypertension |
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