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