Over-the-Counter Medications and Preparations

1. Medication Education Module 7 Over-the-CounterMedications andPreparations

2. Objectives 1.What are OTC meds? 2. Do you need a HCP order to administer OTC meds? 3. What is OTC Method A labeling? 4. What is OTC Method B labeling?

3. OTC Medication • Purchase without a prescription • Requires a HCP Order

4. Labeling Options • Method A • Method B

5. Method A • Label is applied by the pharmacy

6. Method B • Has only a manufacturer’s label • Contents must be verified by a nurse

7. Method B Verified Container Nurses’ initials and date signifies they have compared manufacturer’s label to HCP order and verified contents Individual’s name written by nurse

8. HCP Order Notation by Nurse Notation on HCP order by nurse verifying OTC med

9. Method B Verification • Must be done by a nurse when • a new container is bought • the HCP order is updated

10. Method B Verified Container Individual’s name written by nurse Chip Brown MD 9/15/yr MD 12/3/yr Nurses’ initials and date signifies they have compared manufacturer’s label to HCP order and verified contents

11. Questions