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- Is the formulation suitable for the patient? Is the patient having any allergy to possible
ingredients that will be used in the formulation?
- Is the dose proposed by the physician adequate?

If there is any inconsistency or incomplete information, you would have to ask the
prescriber for clarification. If all looks good, you can proceed to do the necessary calculation
and preparation.

You are required to write on the prescription of all the necessary preparation, as below.
You are also required to put your signature and date of dispensing on the prescription
above the physician’s signature, with a caption [‘Prepared by’: Your name (Pharmacist)].
SCHOOL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA
11800 USM, PENANG, MALAYSIA
Tel: 04-6532211 Fax: 04-6570017
NAME: John Epkin DATE: 25 January 2019

ADDRESS: 5, Halaman Bukit Gambir, Penang AGE: 8 yo SEX: M

Novobiocin Mixture BPC 1973  250mg/10mL

Sig. 250 mg b.d 5/7  10 mL x 2 x 5 = 100 mL Mitte q.s

Refill 0 1 2 3

100 Prepared by,
mL
Novobiocin calcium 516 mg/ 5.16 g Amirah (25/1/19)
dose
Compound tragacanth 3% w/v 3 g
powder
Syrup BP 20% v/v 20 mL
Apple Green 1% v/v 1 mL
Freshly boiled and cooled q.s ad 100
water mL
S.L Tang MD

(A preservative is an option. If no preservative is included in the preparation, a short shelf life
of 2 weeks should be indicated in the label)

Following this step, you will now have to prepare a worksheet for your preparation. The
worksheet should be filled in as complete as possible. At the bottommost of the worksheet, do
not forget to put down your signature and date of preparation, as this will serve as a record for
extemporaneous preparation. According to the law, this worksheet will have to be retained for
2 years following preparation.

In the next page, you will be briefed on the worksheet and how to fill in. An example
will also be provided so that you will have a clearer picture. An empty worksheet can be found
at the end of this guidebook for your perusal.