Which of the following is the first step a pharmacy technician should take if he or she discovers a prescription error?

Inform the pharmacist
Apologize to the patient
File a report with MEDMARX
Contact the physician


Inform the pharmacist

Rationale: The first step a pharmacy technician should take if a prescription error is discovered is to inform the pharmacist immediately.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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