Distribution should include
- medication
- DME
- devices
- supplies (e.g., crash carts, nursing station stock, automated dispensing systems).
See ASHP 3.19.
Code of Virginia Statutes Related to Pharmacy Technicians
- Code §54.1-3434.02 — Automatic drug dispensing systems
Virginia Administrative Code Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
- 18VAC110-20-490 — Automated devices for dispensing and administration drugs
Process/Skill Questions:
- How are electronic devices used in drug distribution and in the delivery of direct patient care?
- What are the legal labeling requirements for non-patient-specific distribution of medications?
- What is the difference between compounding and manufacturing of bulk medications?