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1 1 2019 Walgreen Co. All rights reserved. Drug handling In this activity, you will learn the proper techniques for handling drugs in your pharmacy and how to dispose of them. You ll also become more familiar with the pharmacy environment and gain a better understanding of the purpose for each piece of machinery in your pharmacy. Preparation 1. Take a tour of your pharmacy to identify each piece of machinery, technology or electronic within it. Work with the pharmacist to help you gather the information for each column below. Name of Item What does it do? How does it help in the pharmacy? What can you do ensure that it s working properly? What type of maintenance should be done and what do you do if it s not working properly?

2 2 2019 Walgreen Co. All rights reserved. Name of Item What does it do? How does it help in the pharmacy? What can you do ensure that it s working properly? What type of maintenance should be done and what do you do if it s not working properly? 3 2019 Walgreen Co. All rights reserved. Name of Item What does it do? How does it help in the pharmacy? What can you do ensure that it s working properly? What type of maintenance should be done and what do you do if it s not working properly? online resourcesBecome familiar with the Walgreens-specific online resources you can use to understand properly handling hazardous Wastes in your pharmacy. Note some of your findings for each topic below:4 2019 Walgreen Co.

3 All rights reserved. Waste Topics - hazardous Waste Policy Waste Definitions Identify P Listed Items hazardous Waste Magic 5 2019 Walgreen Co. All rights reserved. Waste Topics Waste Pick-ups Practices When researching handling hazardous Waste, did you find anything specific to your state in the pharmacy? If so, what was it and how does this differ from other states? 6 2019 Walgreen Co. All rights reserved. online resourcesBecome familiar with the Walgreens-specific Pharmacy Exposure Control Plan and Bloodborne Pathogens policy. Take some time to read through and understand. In the box below, summarize your the need for cleanliness in the pharmacy and how this can impact team members through this Scenario with your pharmacist: If a customer comes into your pharmacyand hands you an empty bottle of Warfarin, a P-List and hazardous medication, how would you disposeof the empty bottle for the customer?

4 If the customer had handed you an empty bottle of methotrexate, ahazardous, but not a P-List medication how would you handle disposing of that bottle?Dispose of P-List Medications Disposing of Non P-List Medications online resourcesWhile working in the pharmacy it s important to be familiar with the Walgreens hazardous Communication program and SDS resources. 7 2019 Walgreen Co. All rights reserved. 7. Question: What should you consider before you start working with a hazardous drug? Discuss with your pharmacist to ensure that you ve thought through all the details. Experience On the Job: As you are working observe how drugs are being handled in your pharmacy.

5 Did you notice anything that was handled improperly? If so, how would you correct the situation? Reflection Reflect on these activities by answering these questions. When you are done, provide this to your manager. How does understanding how to handle drugs impact your role as a pharmacy technician? Why is it important to follow proper procedures for handling hazardous materials? Note: Make sure you connect with your manager for feedback and ask any additional questions you may have as you apply this knowledge on the job. When you have completed these activities , go back into the Learning & Talent Management Portal and ACKNOWLEDGE the completion of these activities .

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