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Question 12 of 40 for our Pharmacy Technician Mock Interview

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Question 12 of 40

What is the difference between prescription medicine and over-the-counter drugs?

Prescription medication requires a doctor's prescription, while over-the-counter medication does not. As a Pharmacy Technician, your job is to interpret and fill prescriptions written by various doctors. The interviewer wants to ensure you understand the differences between the two.

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How to Answer: What is the difference between prescription medicine and over-the-counter drugs?

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  • 12. What is the difference between prescription medicine and over-the-counter drugs?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Prescription medication requires a doctor's prescription, while over-the-counter medication does not. As a Pharmacy Technician, your job is to interpret and fill prescriptions written by various doctors. The interviewer wants to ensure you understand the differences between the two.

      Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022

      Entry Level Example

      "The obvious difference is that prescription medication requires a physician's prescription and is intended for just one person. For a retail position like this, it is still important for a technician to be able to answer questions on over-the-counter drugs as customers will ask many questions about them."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Answer Example

      "Prescription medication requires a physician to write a prescription and is something you cannot purchase over the counter. Sometimes there is a version of the medication over the counter, but it is generally a lower strength."

      Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022

      Experienced Example

      "Over-the-counter medications are typically available in any grocery or retail store and do not require a prescription from a physician. Having worked retail for many years, I'm familiar with helping patients pick out the best over-the-counter medication for their symptoms with the pharmacist's assistance."

      Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Over the counter or OTC, prescriptions do not need a Dr's prescription, for example, Motrin and Tylenol. Prescription medicine, you need a Dr's prescription to get it specifying quantity, name, milligrams, dosage, and sig."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Good! You make a clear distinction between the two.