Using MyDispense for Law Instruction

Key Points MyDispense can be used to practice law topics related to pharmacy practice, such as appropriate documentation, differentiating between store policy and state/federal laws, and proper controlled substance prescription processing. Students find using MyDispense for law topic review challenging and relevant. Implementation of MyDispense for new class activities can also serve as a platform […]

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Automatic Fails in MyDispense Assessments: To Use or Not To Use?

Key Points: What is an automatic fail? When learners do not demonstrate specific, essential criteria during an assessment, they may automatically “trip” a failing grade on the assessment. Essentially serving as “circuit breakers”, these select criteria are considered critical items required to pass the assessment.  In one of my high-stakes assessments, I use blood pressure […]

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Be the Solution!

MyDispense offers a number of different exercises to simulate community pharmacy practice.  If a pharmacy student works as a technician, they often gain valuable hands-on experience with both OTC counseling and dispensing.   However, one area in which all students lack experience with is verifying prescriptions.  Reviewing a prescription and a patient’s profile is often reserved […]

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