The approximate turn around time is 30 minutes. Some orders will take longer. It also occurs when additional information is required to assure that the patient receives the right drug, strength, and so forth. The pharmacy will not dispense an ambiguous order or one by which the patient may be harmed or receive a questionable dose. Orders of this type should be infrequent.
Few drugs are life-saving and require immediate use.
The orders will be filled and sent immediately when the notification and written order are received. In the event that this material is not used it is to be returned to the pharmacy along with a credit slip with complete patient identification. Credit material returned in excess of 72 hours after discontinuation of medication cannot be credited. Parenteral admixtures prepared by the pharmacy have a 24 to 48 hours expiration dating. If an order for such parenteral medication is discontinued the material must be returned immediately.