Title: Distribute non-patient-specific inventory.
Course: Pharmacy Technician II (14152-II) > Section: Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems

Distribution should include

- pharmaceuticals
- DME
- devices
- supplies (e.g., crash carts, nursing station stock, automated dispensing systems).

See PTCB 4.6 (https://www.ptcb.org/lib24watch/files/pdf/169).

See ASHP 3.19 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

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 pharmaceuticals?
- What is the difference between compounding and manufacturing of bulk pharmaceuticals?

Code of Virginia Statutes Related to Pharmacy Technicians

Va. 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