Dispensing of drugs

The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 regulates die manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of drugs that have abuse potential (see information under Federal Drag Legislation and Enforcement in diis chapter). Drag under the Controlled Substances Act are divided into five schedules, based on their potential for abuse and physical and psychological dependence Display 1-2 describes the five schedules. 

Pharmacy is the science of preparation, compounding and dispensing of drugs. It is concerned with collection, identification, purification, isolation, synthesis and standardization of medicinal /pharmaceutical substances. 

One of the most disliked regulations in the view of foreign and multinational pharmaceutical companies is the requirement for duplicative clinical trials with humans in Japan, because those carried out elsewhere are not recognized. Also of interest is the fact that Japan, like Korea and Taiwan, has no separation between prescriber and dispenser of drugs. Called Bungyo, it is a major source of revenue for doctors and clinics. Fewer than 20% of prescriptions ever reach a pharmacy for dispensing. ... 

Essentially, the activity of community pharmacists—that is, pharmacists who provide pharmaceutical care for the community from the pharmacy—is based on the purchase, storage, and dispensing of drugs, making up extemporaneous preparations, pharmacotherapeutic follow up of patients, and advice about drugs and health problems. 

Pharmacy practice guidelines Same as clinical practice guidelines specific to the storage and dispensing of drugs. 

Incorrect dispensing of drugs (incorrect drug, amount, rate, etc.)... 

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