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PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Process & Dispense

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Jackie is surprised when she receives a prescription for brand name Benicar. She had been told that the pharmacy always dispenses generics and wanted a generic medicine for its lower price. What do you tell her?
  1. You’ll change that for her right away.
  2. Benicar does not come in a generic form.
  3. The pharmacist decided to give her name brand.
  4. Benicar is a generic drug.
  5. The generic is olmesartan - it is important to monitor for side effects
Explanation

Answer: E - Benicar (olmesartan) is a medication used to treat high blood pressure linked to a severe side effect known as sprue-like enteropathy.

In 2017, Benicar manufacturer Daiichi Sankyo and co-promoter Forest Laboratories agreed to a $300 million settlement to compensate nearly 2,000 patients for their injuries. Benicar has not been taken off the market.

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