PHPR 696/697 Community Retail I/II

• Barbara Kennedy, R.Ph.
• F & M Drugs L.L.C.
• 209 N. Douglas Avenue
• Ellsworth, Kansas 67439
• Phone:  (785)-472-3131 or 1-800-829-7131
• Fax:  (785)-472-5771
• Email: fandm2001@sbcglobal.net

Clerkship Description

F&M Drug is an independent community pharmacy in a town of about 2600 people.  The county is home to one hospital, 2 long term care facilities, 2 assisted living complexes, 1 home for mentally/physically handicapped, 1 home for troubled boys, and 3 home health care groups.  A pharmacy has been in this building since the late 1800s.  The previous owners owned this pharmacy for 50 years.  Mrs. Kennedy recently purchased this pharmacy 4 years ago.  The students will:

•     Input prescriptions in the computer and learn the basic Speed Script computer program

•     Fill prescriptions and counsel patients on prescription and OTC medications

•     Fill unit-dose cards for the long-term care and assisted living facilities

•     Check techs work

•     Some compounding of creams and capsules

•     Learn aspects of retail pharmacy i.e., buying, inventory control, 3rd party billing, etc.

Specific Site Requirements

•     Dress is business casual--name tag is required but lab coat is optional

•     Store hours are M-F 9-6 and S 9-1, closed Sundays and holidays

Directions

Take I-70 west to Highway 14 exit.  Go south on Highway 14 to Ellsworth.  Highway 14 goes through the district of Ellsworth.  F&M Drug is on the east side of the street next to the bank.

Updated 10/4/05 by Barbara Kennedy

PPE Director: Jim Kleoppel