Sentences with phrase «generic name equivalents»

Tech must have experience with IV admixture, along with an understanding of strengths and forms of drug dosage, drug trade and generic name equivalents, aseptic techniques and chemotherapy regiments.

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That's an even rarer feat for a generic drug maker such as Mylan, which makes most of its revenue not on brand - name drugs, but on cheaper, equivalent versions of other companies» branded medications.

Pharmacies used to be able to charge 50 % or more of the price of a name - brand drug for its generic equivalent.

There is no indication the generic ibuprofen gelatin capsules hurt anyone, but their case shows how the FDA left a drug on the market for months without confirmation that the drug was equivalent to the name brand.

Twenty - three patients with dry AMD marked by soft lipid deposits in the outer retina were prescribed a high dose (80 mg) of atorvastatin, the generic name of the statin marketed as Lipitor ® and several generic equivalents.

While approved generics are required to be equivalent to their brand - named counterparts in terms of active ingredients, some may wonder if a switch between generics could cause problems for someone who relies on daily medication to control a severe, chronic condition, like seizures.

It is an expensive drug under its brand name, but there is a generic equivalent to the human form of the drug (Eldepryl): selegiline hydrochloride.

They may require that, if you choose a brand - name drug (when an equivalent generic is available), you to pay the price difference between the two.

Pharmacy technicians apply their specialized knowledge of drug names, dosages, generic equivalents and SIG codes to translate a doctor's handwritten directions on a prescription pad to the neat and informative labels on a prescription vial.

Required Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent * Completion of Meriter Pharmacy's Pharmacist Assistant training program * 2 years of Health care experience * 1 - 2 years experience working in a fast - paced work environment * Microsoft Office applications * Internet applications * Use of phone / pager / fax / e-mail * Strong interpersonal skills * Typing skills * Communication skills - fluent in English Preferred Qualifications: * Associate's Degree OR completion of / enrollment in a Bachelor's of Science program at an accredited university * Certification as a Pharmacy Technician * Previous experience working in a pharmacy setting * Previous direct patient contact * Previous patient care experience * Previous work experience as a Pharmacy Technician * Epic Systems software operation * Basic medication facts - generic / brand drug names, formulation, indication, etc * Basic healthcare facts - disease physiology, laboratory tests * Healthcare system resources to obtain medical information * Understanding formularies, medical charts, and legal issues related to pharmacy practice * Able to work as part of a team; balancing leadership and the ability to delegate while maintaining collaborative group efforts.

Familiarity with drug names, generic equivalents, dosage strengths, and usual dosage range is necessary