CVS Pharmacy Technician Certification Practice Test

What is the recommended frequency for filling prescriptions?

1. At the end of each week

2. Continuously throughout the day

3. At the end of each month

4. Every hour on the hour

The correct answer is: Continuously throughout the day

The recommended frequency for filling prescriptions should be based on the needs of the pharmacy and its patients. Continuously throughout the day allows for an efficient workflow, adapting to the volume of patients and prescriptions that arrive. This practice ensures that medications are dispensed promptly, helping to minimize wait times for patients and providing timely access to necessary medications. Other options, like filling prescriptions at the end of each week or month, would lead to delays that could negatively affect patient care, especially for those with ongoing medication needs or those requiring immediate access to their prescriptions. Filling prescriptions every hour on the hour may not align with the actual demand, as prescription volumes can fluctuate greatly throughout the day.