PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Answer: D - The maximum amount of thalidomide that can be dispensed at one time is a 28 day supply. This is because thalidomide can cause severe birth defects if taken by pregnant women, and it is critical to closely control the availability of thalidomide in an effort to prevent accidental ingestion by pregnant women. Thalidomide also must be dispensed in the blister packs it is sent to the pharmacy in, so that the necessary warnings will be retained on the pill packaging.