Q. Explain the process of dispensing drugs to outpatients in typical hospital. OR
Explain receipt and issue system in outpatient dispensing

1.Patient in his first visit to OPD goes to registration counter .Take case paper after paying nominal fees .

2. Then patient goes to general check up counter –guided for medical department on the basis of clinical symptom .

3.Physician write prescription for patient and he submitted it to pharmacy dept. where Rx is compounded and dispensed by pharmacist.

4.Pharmacist number the Rx ,moniter it and assemble the materials and equipment for compounding.

5. Pharmacist give token to the patient so patient and Rx can be identified.

6. Compounded Rx filled in suitable container ,packaged, labelled and priced reasonably.

7. Pharmacist record Rx in a register for accounting purpose .

8.While dispencing and compounding the drug correct delivery is ensured by chaecking token number.
For his next visit Rx is given back to the patient.