The student studies the Federal and Provincial Pharmacy Acts and the records required for the acquisition and use of pharmaceuticals. Contracts for payment by third party paying agencies are studied and their payment forms. This course provides an introduction to the use of computers in pharmacy using a pharmacy software program. An introduction to Claris Works is also presented. A course to introduce the student to all aspects of dispensing.
Students fill prescriptions and complete all required pricing and record keeping functions.
Students use the Drug Benefit List and Lowest Cost Alternative for applicable client groups. Initially, students fill prescriptions manually then change to computers equipped with a pharmacy software program. This course is designed to teach the student an introduction to merchandising, inventory control and operation of community pharmacies. This course continues the presentation of major drug classes used in health care. This course gives the student exposure to the practice of Pharmacy as it specifically applies to the institutional setting.