Which task is allowed for a PT?

Which task is allowed for a PT?

• A. Transfer nonscheduled drug prescription between pharmacies with pharmacist approval
• B. Conduct DURs
• C. Contact prescribers regarding drug therapy modification
• D. Perform dispensing process validation

Answer: (A)

This question tests what a pharmacy technician is allowed to do under pharmacist supervision. A technician may transfer a prescription for a non-controlled (nonscheduled) medication between pharmacies, as long as the pharmacist approves the transfer. This moves prescription information rather than making clinical decisions, and it helps maintain continuity of care for the patient. The other tasks involve clinical judgment or final verification that must be performed by a pharmacist or require the pharmacist’s direct involvement. Drug utilization reviews are used to assess therapy compliance and safety and are typically pharmacist-led. Contacting prescribers to modify therapy and the final dispensing process validation require professional judgment and oversight that technicians do not perform independently. Therefore, transferring a nonscheduled prescription with pharmacist approval is the appropriate allowed duty.

This question tests what a pharmacy technician is allowed to do under pharmacist supervision. A technician may transfer a prescription for a non-controlled (nonscheduled) medication between pharmacies, as long as the pharmacist approves the transfer. This moves prescription information rather than making clinical decisions, and it helps maintain continuity of care for the patient.

The other tasks involve clinical judgment or final verification that must be performed by a pharmacist or require the pharmacist’s direct involvement. Drug utilization reviews are used to assess therapy compliance and safety and are typically pharmacist-led. Contacting prescribers to modify therapy and the final dispensing process validation require professional judgment and oversight that technicians do not perform independently. Therefore, transferring a nonscheduled prescription with pharmacist approval is the appropriate allowed duty.