Prepare medication from prescription

Prepare the pharmaceutical form of medicinal products according to the prescription received from the medical doctor.

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prepare pharmaceutical form of medicinal products from prescription
prepare pharmaceutical form of medication from prescription
prepare medication according to prescriptions
prepare medicinal products from prescription
prepare medicine from prescription

skill/competence

cross-sector

Prepare medication from prescription is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Hospital pharmacist: Hospital pharmacists prepare, dispense and provide medication to patients in hospitals. They collaborate with healthcare personnel such as doctors and nurses to treat patients and also offer advice and information on medications.
Pharmacist: Pharmacists prepare, dispense, and provide prescriptions for, over the counter medication. They offer clinical information on medicines, report suspected adverse reactions, and provide personalised support to patients. Pharmacists formulate and test medications in laboratories, and store, preserve, and distribute them.

Prepare medication from prescription is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Pharmacy technician: Pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a pharmacist, check incoming goods, control stock, handle and store pharmaceuticals properly. Where permitted by national rules, they dispense medication and provide advice on their appropriate use.
Pill maker operator: Pill maker operators tend the pilling machine that create pills in various sizes and shapes. They also fill the machine with necessary materials, open valves to control the flow of the materials, and regulate the temperature of the machine.

References

1. Prepare medication from prescription – ESCO