A patient drops off a prescription for amoxicillin 500 mg with instructions for "1C BID for 10 days." How should the correct quantity to dispense be determined?

To determine the correct quantity to dispense for a prescription of amoxicillin 500 mg with dosing instructions of "1 capsule BID for 10 days," it is essential to calculate the total quantity based on the prescribed day supply and the dosing frequency.

In this case, "BID" indicates that the patient is to take the medication twice daily. Therefore, over a 10-day supply, you would need to calculate the total number of doses the patient will take. This means multiplying the number of days (10) by the frequency of dosing per day (2 for BID). The calculation would be:

10 days x 2 doses/day = 20 doses.

Since each dose is 1 capsule, the total quantity to dispense would be 20 capsules.

This method provides a systematic approach to ensuring that the patient receives the correct quantity based on their prescribed regimen and minimizes the risk of confusion or miscommunication. By using calculations based on the instructions provided on the prescription, pharmacy technicians can ensure accurate dispensing that aligns with the physician's intent.