PHRM 1090 Pharmacy Practice and Lab

4 Credit Hour(s)

This course acquaints the student with prescription and medication order policies and procedures in all pharmacy settings. Students interpret, label, compound and dispense prescriptions. Students will utilize profile systems and describe inventory control procedures. Students will become familiar with unit dose drug distribution, floor stock distribution, narcotic control, and inventory control. Drug information references and compounding, with an emphasis on the prescription balance and weight are also reviewed. Laboratory experiences will focus on practical application of these skills.
Prerequisite(s): PHRM 1010, 1040, 1060, 1100 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisite(s): PHRM 1070, 1030, 1110, 1130
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.