When pharmacists dispense medication, are they allowed to touch the pills...?

Question

directly with their hands without wearing gloves?

Answer 1

Nope they arent allowed and there really is no way becuase they just put the bottle under the container and hit a button and it fills without them doing anything.

Answer 2

No, that's unsanitary.

Answer 3

You're suppose to just use the spatula, but in real life, you touch them all the time with your hands without gloves.  Pills sometime spill all over.  You only put gloves on if you are compounding.

Answer 4

Yes, your not going to die, sorry :(

Ever notice how often germaphobes get sick? Lulz :S?

Answer 5

They never use their hands, after all people do spread germs. They count out the number with a spatula type of tool. This way no touch.