How the paper your doctor gives you becomes your prescription bottle.

Step 1: Go to pharmacyWhen you arrive at the pharmacy of your

choice:Find the drop-off windowHand the script to the person thereBe prepared to give information (ID, address,

phone, etc)

Step 2: Wait until you are given a “wait time”.If you want to wait in store for the

prescription, let the person who takes it know that.

They will then give you an estimated time for how long it will take.Understand even if your prescription may seem

to be a quick one, there may be issues that will increase the time it takes Other scripts in front of you Staffing shortage on that day Miscellaneous

Step 3: Script is scanned into system.Once you’ve been quoted a time, the script

should be entered, and the tech should be able to tell you the price, and whether or not it has gone through your insurance. You can wait for that information at the drop-off point, or just ask for it when you return.

At this point, the technician will “scan” the hard copy (the paper script) into the computer, so the pharmacist can see the paper as they check the prescription.

Step 4: Prescription label is printedLabel is printed from the queue and ready to

be filled.Label is brought to the stock shelf where the

stock bottle is located.

Step 5: Stock bottle retrievedThe bottle of the pills is brought to the

counter in order to count out the required numberFor example, if you take the medicine at a dose

of 2 tablets, twice a day, you would need 12o tablets for a one-month supply.

Step 6: Bottle is scanned into system.Once scanned, the computer will verify that

the bottle’s NDC (National Drug Code) matches that of the one the prescription is filled for.

Step 7: Prescription is put into bottle and labeled.The correct number of pills is counted out,

and placed into an appropriately sized bottle.It is then either given a regular, child-proof

cap, or an easy-open cap, depending on the customer’s preference, listed in their profile.

The bottle is then labeled with the pre-printed computer label stating what is in the bottle, what it looks like, and the directions on how to take it.

Step 8: Labeled bottle must be checked by pharmacistAt this point, a final check is performed.

RPh checks the following: Patient name Prescriber name Drug Directions Prescribed quantity Strength of medicine Correct NDC

This check must be made by a licensed RPh by Indiana State Law

Step 9: Bottle is baggedThe RPh places the bottle into a bag, places

the “retail label” on the outside of the bag, and “seals” it.

The retail label identifies to whom the prescription belongs, and how much it is. This is how it is later found when the customer returns for pick-up.

If the customer is waiting, the retail label is so marked, and the customer is paged overhead.

Step 10: Customer returns for scriptCustomer asks for scriptTechnician asks customer to verify:

Drug namePatient namePatient Date of BirthPatient home addressPatient phone number

If all match, customer signs that they are picking up the medicine.

Step 11: It’s yours!You pay for the script, and you’re on your

way!

ConclusionFinally! You’ll be thanked for your business,

and you can bring your medicine home, and start letting it make you feel better!

Thanks for listening!