Question

The order is for Celebrex 200 mg PO BID for arthritis pain; dispense 3 month supply. How many Celebrex 200 mg capsules should be dispensed?

Answer 1

To calculate a three-month supply of Celebrex 200 mg to be taken twice daily, multiply 2 capsules per day by 30 days in a month, and then by 3 months, resulting in 180 capsules to be dispensed.

Step-by-step explanation:

The prescription states Celebrex 200 mg to be taken PO (by mouth) BID (twice a day). To calculate the total number of Celebrex 200 mg capsules needed for a three-month supply, we follow these steps:

1. 
   
3. Determine the daily dosage: As the medication is to be taken twice daily, we multiply 2 doses per day by 200 mg to maintain the correct dosage.
4. 
   
6. Calculate the total dosage for one month: There are generally 30 or 31 days in a month, but for prescription purposes, a month is typically considered to be 30 days. The daily dosage is multiplied by 30 to find the monthly supply.
7. 
   
9. Multiply the monthly amount by 3: To find the three-month supply, we multiply the monthly capsule count by 3.

So, the calculation would be 2 capsules/day × 30 days/month × 3 months, which equals 180 capsules.

A total of 180 Celebrex 200 mg capsules should be dispensed for a three-month supply.