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What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Topicort 0.25% cream #large tube app to rash tid ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the brand-name drug Topicort 0.25% cream, but most pharmacists will dispense the generic version Desoximetasone 0.25% cream. The doctor wants the pharmacist to dispense a large tube. In this case, the largest tube has 60 grams of medicine. So, the total quantity to be dispensed is 60g The sig says: apply to rash three times daily Based on the tube size and frequency of use, the pharmacist can say that the total days supply is 30 days.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Nizoral cream #60g bid x 4 wk ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed Nizoral cream, but most pharmacists will dispense the generic version Ketoconazole cream. The total quantity to be dispensed is 60 grams as stated by the doctor. The sig says: apply to affected area(s) twice daily for four weeks Based on the tube size and frequency of use, the pharmacist can say that the total days supply is 30 days.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Silvadene cream 25 gm aaa bid. reapply prn ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed Silvadene 1% cream 25gm, but most pharmacists will very likely dispense the generic version silver sulfadiazine 1% cream 25 grams. The total quantity to be dispensed is 25 g as stated by the doctor. The sig says: apply to affected area(s) twice daily. Reapply as needed Based on the tube size and frequency of use, the technician can say that the total days supply is 20 days.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Anusol HC cream topically qid x 10 days #30g ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed Anusol-HC 2.5% cream 30g, but many pharmacists may dispense Proctozone-HC 2.5% cream 30g The total quantity to be dispensed is 30 g as stated by the doctor. The sig says: apply topically four times daily for 10 days. Based on the tube size and frequency of use, the technician can say that the total days supply is 10 days.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Anusol HC app qhs x 14 days ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed Anusol-HC 2.5% cream 30g, but many pharmacists may dispense Proctozone-HC 2.5% cream 30g The total quantity to be dispensed is 30 g The sig says: apply to affected area at bedtime for 14 days Based on the tube size and frequency of use, the pharmacist can say that the total days supply is 30 days.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Permethrin cream 60g AAA at night and wash am. May repeat in one week if symptoms continue ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the generic drug Permethrin 5% cream. The regular size tube has 60 grams. So, the total quantity to be dispensed is 60 g as stated by the doctor. The sig says: apply to affected area at night and wash in the morning. May repeat in one week if symptoms continue Based on the tube size, area of use, and frequency of use, the pharmacist can say that the total days supply is 30 days.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Lidex 0.05% lotion 60ml apply bid ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the brand-name drug Lidex 0.05% lotion, but this medication does not come in the form of lotion. On the other hand, the patient told the pharmacist she had used cream before. In turn, the pharmacist decided to dispense cream. But, the pharmacist ended up dispensing the generic version Fluocinonide 0.05% cream. The total quantity dispensed was 60 grams. In this case, the pharmacist dispensed Fluocinonide 0.05% cream 60 grams. The sig says: apply to affected area(s) twice daily Based on the tube size and frequency of use, the pharmacist used 30 days for the total days supply. It is worth noting that some pharmacists may want to call the doctor to verify the dosage form - cream or gel or ointment or solution.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Valisone cream 0.1% 15gm sig: apply to rash bid ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the brand-name drug Valisone cream, but this drug has been discontinued. In turn, the pharmacist will have to dispense the generic version Betamethasone Valerate cream. The total quantity to be dispensed is 15 grams as stated by the doctor. The sig says: apply to rash twice daily Based on the tube size and frequency of use, the technician can say that the total days supply is 10 days.

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