QTP4P0X1-4 — Outpatient Dispensing

QTP4P0X1-4 governs outpatient pharmacy training for safely preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals.

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  • Publication number: QTP4P0X1-4
  • Title: OUTPATIENT DISPENSING
  • Date: 2022-03-22

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It contains a module on dispensing prescriptions, including receiving written prescriptions and verifying patient, provider, and medication information. It requires performance checklists, evaluation, documentation in the trainee’s Air Force Training Record, and third-party certification for identified tasks.

Topics covered

  • Outpatient prescription dispensing
  • Written prescription intake
  • Patient identifiers and allergies
  • Non-formulary medication requests
  • Prescription requirements
  • Pharmacy technician evaluation

Questions and answers

What must be used to evaluate each task objective?

The performance checklist must be used as you evaluate each task objective. (paragraph 4)

Where is QTP task completion documented?

The QTP task completion is to be annotated in the trainee’s electronic training record. (paragraph 5)

What does the outpatient pharmacy dispensing objective require?

Given a provider’s prescription and the necessary equipment, a trainee will be able to safely prepare and dispense pharmaceuticals. (paragraph 8)

What information must be annotated on each patient’s prescription?

Each patient must have annotated on the prescription, the sponsor's social security number, the patient’s address and phone number. (paragraph 1)

What information must prescriptions contain about the medication?

Ensure prescriptions are written IAW AFI 44-102, and all information pertaining to the medication is present (medication name, strength, dosage form, amount, and directions for use). (paragraph 1)

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