Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Practice Exam

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Which statement about compounding medications is FALSE?

Pharmacists can compound for individual patients.
Compounded medications can be sold without a prescription.
Pharmacy compounding can involve combining ingredients.
Manufacturers must follow stricter regulations than pharmacies.

The correct answer is: Compounded medications can be sold without a prescription.

Compounding medications is a critical component of pharmacy practice, allowing pharmacists to create customized medications tailored to individual patient needs. The statement indicating that compounded medications can be sold without a prescription is false because compounding is strictly regulated and generally requires a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. This ensures that the compounded medication is necessary for the specific patient and aligns with their unique medical requirements. The other statements are true: pharmacists are indeed permitted to compound medications specifically for individual patients as prescribed, compounding can involve the combination of various ingredients to create a customized medication, and manufacturers are subject to stricter regulations than pharmacies when it comes to the production of drugs. These regulations are in place to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality in the medication supply chain.