Ontario Registered Pharmacy Technician (RphT) Practice Exam

The act of adjusting a medication's formulation to meet an individual patient's needs is best described by the term "compounding." Compounding involves creating personalized medications by altering the form of a drug, combining different ingredients, or adjusting dosages as required for specific patient situations. This can be essential for patients who may have unique health considerations, allergies, or require a medication form that is not commercially available, such as a liquid instead of a tablet.

Dispensing refers to the process of preparing and delivering medications as prescribed by a healthcare provider, without the modification of the formulation. Dispensation is a similar concept but is often used interchangeably with dispensing. Labeling involves affixing essential information on a medication bottle or package for the patient and healthcare providers, ensuring proper use and identification of the medication. These processes do not involve the customization of a medication's formulation, which is the core aspect of compounding.