The Tech BlogThe Tech Blog is my mini-journal about Pharmacy Tech Resources. Jan 13, 2012 medicaidI have medicaid. If its popping up refill too soon can I have the option to pay out of pocket? Answer: Yes, usually, as long as the medication is not Permalink -- click for full blog post "medicaid" Dec 18, 2011 How can I get my career as a tech back?I have been licensed as a pharmacy technician since 1994, and received my Cpht status in 2005. I went through a rough patch about 2 yrs ago due to divorce, Permalink -- click for full blog post "How can I get my career as a tech back?" Dec 2, 2011 insuranceI just started working at Walgreens and I don't know what half of the insurance problems are like what steps am I suppose to take in order to resolve them, Permalink -- click for full blog post "insurance" Nov 28, 2011 NDC NumbersNDC Numbers - What are NDC Numbers? How are they formatted? and Some Important Facts about NDC Numbers. Permalink -- click for full blog post "NDC Numbers" Nov 11, 2011 The FDA and Drug Development in the United StatesThis page discusses Drug Development in the United States and the Role of the FDA. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The FDA and Drug Development in the United States" Nov 10, 2011 calculation for days supplyprescription take 1 tablet 3 times a day, how do I calculate the maximum quanity allowed if the 3rd party plan has a 21 day dispensing limitation ? Answer: Permalink -- click for full blog post "calculation for days supply" Nov 8, 2011 c-2 scriptHow long is a C-2 script good for in Arizona? Answer: I do not know the specific Arizona state law regarding C-2s. While I have quoted from Federal Permalink -- click for full blog post " c-2 script " Nov 3, 2011 Eye pain medsWhat is the best Pain Med for a scratch on your eye? Constantly burns... Answer: I recommend that you get your eye checked out by your doctor and your Permalink -- click for full blog post "Eye pain meds" Nov 3, 2011 days supplyIf I have a script of 90 Tramadol and the sig says take one every 6 hours how many days supply is that? I'm coming up to like 22. Am I right? Answer: Permalink -- click for full blog post "days supply" Nov 3, 2011 learning imparedI thire help for ,people with learning problems. Answer: Sorry, but I am not sure I understand your question. Permalink -- click for full blog post "learning impared " Nov 3, 2011 A question about drug mg ?What is the difference in 0.112mg in Synthroid and 100mcg in Sintrocid from Mexico? Would this be the same dosage? I would check with the pharmacy you Permalink -- click for full blog post "A question about drug mg ?" Oct 28, 2011 HelpHow many grams of 2% silver nitrate ointment will deliver one gram of the active ingredient? Answer: I can't find any literature on 2% silver nitrate Permalink -- click for full blog post "Help" Oct 28, 2011 Pharmacy-Tech-Resources.com Offers Resources for Pharmacy Technicians.Pharmacy-Tech-Resources.com offers resources and information for Pharmacy Technicians. Oct 25, 2011 Concerned friendI have a friend who went through a divorce...his wife is a pharmacist and called another pharmacy and obtained his prescription information. She said Permalink -- click for full blog post "Concerned friend" Oct 21, 2011 question about license acceptancewas wondering if the ashworth pharmacy tech license is accepted in florida,i was told that florida would not accept the license so i called the school Permalink -- click for full blog post "question about license acceptance" Oct 21, 2011 math questionA pharmacist asks you to compound 1 Liter of Dextrose 30%. You have on hand Dextrose 70%, and Dextrose 5%. How many ml of each must be used to compound Permalink -- click for full blog post "math question" Oct 17, 2011 nasal dropsWhy should nasal drops be taken after meals? (nasal drops containing ephedrine hydrochloride 0.5% w/v) Answer: Phyllis, can you tell me more about these Permalink -- click for full blog post "nasal drops" Oct 14, 2011 Student1. Mr. Bob. receives Pravachol 40 mg po daily to lower his cholesterol level. How many doses would be dispensed for a 90 day supply? 2. The intern sent Permalink -- click for full blog post "Student" Oct 14, 2011 Mixing a solutionCOuld you help with this: Make a 10% NS soulution 1L. You have 5% and 50% NS bags only. How much of each solution will it take to make a 10$ NS 1-L bag? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mixing a solution" Oct 9, 2011 DEA NumbersDEA Numbers: What is a DEA Number? What is the DEA? How are DEA numbers used? What do valid DEA numbers composed of? Permalink -- click for full blog post "DEA Numbers" Oct 9, 2011 What Is A Prescription?What Is A Prescription? This page talks about what a prescription is, what DEA and NPI numbers are, and prescription forgeries. Permalink -- click for full blog post "What Is A Prescription?" Oct 5, 2011 Apothecaries SystemApothecaries System of Weights and Measures for Pharmacy Technicians Permalink -- click for full blog post "Apothecaries System" Sep 26, 2011 a questions regarding HIPAAMy question is, is it a violation of HIPAA to leave a message on the answering machine for a customer to tell them that their prescription is ready? I Permalink -- click for full blog post "a questions regarding HIPAA " Sep 9, 2011 conversionsshow the solution to convert teaspoon to tablespoo Permalink -- click for full blog post "conversions" Aug 29, 2011 A question about differing state lawsI hold a national certification(PTCB) and also a Utah state license as a Pharmacy Technician. I recently moved to Arizona and am having a struggle finding Permalink -- click for full blog post "A question about differing state laws " Aug 24, 2011 HelpWhat is the day supply for Amoxicillin 125mg/5 ml (100ml) SIG: ss tsp TID Permalink -- click for full blog post "Help" Aug 23, 2011 pharmacy technicianI have been in Pharmacy for 20 years, I have co-workers and RPHs that make and leave phone message like your rxs are ready for pick-up on an answering Permalink -- click for full blog post "pharmacy technician" Aug 23, 2011 What is the latest in automated technology/products in development for phamacies?What is the latest in automated technology/products in development for pharmacies? Aug 18, 2011 Maitaining original prescriptionshow long must a PA pharmacy retain an original prescription Permalink -- click for full blog post "Maitaining original prescriptions " Aug 13, 2011 PHARMACY TECHNICIANORDER:TETRACYCLINE ELIXIR QID FOR A CHILD WEIGHING 50LB AT A DOSAGE OF 8MG/KG/DAY IN EQUALLY DIVIDED DOSES. HOW MANY MG WOULD ONE DOSE CONTAIN? TETRACYCLINE Permalink -- click for full blog post "PHARMACY TECHNICIAN" Aug 10, 2011 Chemotherapy Pharmacy TechnicianChemotherapy Pharmacy Technician Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician" Aug 6, 2011 studenthow many grams of 2% silver nitrate ointment will deliver 1g of the active ingredient Permalink -- click for full blog post "student" Aug 6, 2011 pharmacy techhow do you become a member Permalink -- click for full blog post "pharmacy tech" Aug 6, 2011 student/ pharmacy tech/ueiPharmacy Dilution Problem Solving Examples , please Permalink -- click for full blog post "student/ pharmacy tech/uei" Aug 6, 2011 the boardwhat would happen if a pharmacy technician comes before the Board and has prior arrest for a controlled substance Permalink -- click for full blog post "the board" Aug 6, 2011 driving under the influencewhat would happen if a pharmacy technician is driving under the influence? Permalink -- click for full blog post "driving under the influence " Aug 6, 2011 Mark Jacobs RPhWhere can I get a list of all current BIN numbers in use? Who issues BIN Numbers Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mark Jacobs RPh" Aug 6, 2011 question about percentage strengthefudex cream is 5% flurouracil and is available in a 25g tube. what would be the new percentage strength if in the compounding lab, you added an additional Permalink -- click for full blog post "question about percentage strength" Aug 6, 2011 A question regarding regulations for DEA #sIs it required that a DEA number be on the front of a prescription Permalink -- click for full blog post "A question regarding regulations for DEA #s" Aug 3, 2011 A question about filling an out of state prescriptionI am moving from Mississippi to Pennsylvania. My doctor has written a prescription with 12 refills. Will I be able to fill this prescription in Pennsylvania Permalink -- click for full blog post "A question about filling an out of state prescription" Aug 3, 2011 pharmacy questionThey give penicillin G potassium 250,000 U/kg/day up to 20,000 U patient weighs 160lbs iv administered over 24hr 20000000 U/L and the question is how Permalink -- click for full blog post "pharmacy question" Aug 2, 2011 PRE ACCESS REPRESENTATIVEIS IT A HIPPA VIOLATION TO LEAVE MESSAGE ABOUT PATIENT DEDUCTIBLES AND COINSURANCE FOR THEIR PROCEDURES AT THE HOSPITAL Permalink -- click for full blog post "PRE ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE" Aug 2, 2011 aligationswhat ratio of 25% Dextrose and 10% dextrose should be mixed to make a 20% dextrose solution Permalink -- click for full blog post "aligations" Aug 2, 2011 pharmacy technicianA prescription for 120 XML of. formaldehyde 8% with rose. The pharmacy has formaldehyde 37% and formaldehyde 4% with rose. How much of each ingredient Permalink -- click for full blog post "pharmacy technician " Jul 31, 2011 Leaving messages on answering machinesIs it a violation of the HIPPA act to leave a message on an answering machine stating that a patients prescription is ready, but not leave specific info. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Leaving messages on answering machines" Jul 31, 2011 All about the Math?I think in words and letters; not in numbers. Please forgive this cautious fool for asking repetitive questions I am sure you have been asked before. So Permalink -- click for full blog post "All about the Math?" Jul 31, 2011 phIf I become a pharmacy tech in the army would i have to fight Permalink -- click for full blog post "ph" Jul 31, 2011 refillsCan my grandmother get a 2 day early refill on her Ritalin through AARP Permalink -- click for full blog post "refills" Jul 27, 2011 legal right with doctor and patient and pharmacyi was wondering if a pharmasict got the wrong idea one day when someone bout a pill crusher and was waiting for a couple of hours for his ride and they Permalink -- click for full blog post "legal right with doctor and patient and pharmacy" New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |