Question

what is the purpose of drug formularies?

to eliminate therapeutic duplication and provide patients with the best drug at the lowest cost
to provide prescribers with a list of drugs that may have longer half-lives
to increase therapeutic cost
to eliminate therapeutic effect

question 16 (2 points)
if controlled substances have been ordered, they must be received into the pharmacy by a?

licensed pharmacy technician
certified pharmacy technician
pharmacist
receiving and shipping pharmacy technician specialist

Explanation:

Analyze the purpose of drug formularies

A drug formulary is a continually updated list of medications approved for use within a healthcare facility or by an insurance plan. Its primary purpose is to ensure clinical efficacy and safety while managing costs. By selecting specific medications within therapeutic classes, a formulary helps eliminate therapeutic duplication (having multiple drugs that do the same thing) and guides prescribers toward the most cost-effective, clinically appropriate treatments. Therefore, the first option is correct.

Analyze receiving protocols for controlled substances

Under federal regulations (such as the Controlled Substances Act) and standard pharmacy practice, controlled substances require strict accountability due to their high potential for abuse. When controlled substances are delivered to a pharmacy, they must be verified, signed for, and officially received into inventory by a licensed pharmacist. While technicians can assist with general Pharmacy Receiving Procedures, only a pharmacist has the legal authority to verify and sign for controlled substance shipments. Therefore, the third option is correct.

Answer:

Question 1

• To eliminate therapeutic duplication and provide patients with the best drug at the lowest cost (Correct answer)
• To provide prescribers with a list of drugs that may have longer half-lives
• To increase therapeutic cost
• To eliminate therapeutic effect

Question 2

• Licensed pharmacy technician
• Certified pharmacy technician
• Pharmacist (Correct answer)
• Receiving and shipping pharmacy technician specialist