Title: Module 1 Discussion
Course: PTN 0086 Pharmacy Technician III > Section: Module 1: Prepackage Unit Dose Medications

Technicians must know the regulations that apply to repackaging medications and how to prepare, label, and store drugs properly. Please post your response to the following questions:

1. What must be considered when selecting the appropriate packaging for a unit dose medication?
2. In what way(s), if any, is quality assurance related to ensuring prepackaged product meets specifications and satisfies standards?

After you post your response, please read and reply to your classmates’ responses. Are your classmates overlooking anything? What about quality assurance: is it related to cost savings, and if so, how?

This discussion addresses the following module objectives:

- Identify regulations for repackaging medications.
- Define quality assurance in a pharmacy setting.