Behind the counter

Question 1

Can legend drugs be dispensed without a prescription?

Answer 1

not addressed in NYS law, see federal

probably not tho

Question 2

Which “OTC” drugs are required to be behind the counter?

Answer 2

• ephedrine
• pseudoephedrine
• phenylpropanolamine

Question 3

Pseudoephedrine daily purchase limit

Answer 3

3.6 grams

Question 4

Pseudoephedrine monthly purchase limit

Answer 4

9 grams

7.5 grams if via mail order

Question 5

Pseudoephedrine logbook required info

Answer 5

Patient ID: state or government photographic ID

maintain written logbook that identifies:
- products by name
- quantity sold
- names and addresses of purchasers
- date and time of sales
- signature

Question 6

How long must pseudoephedrine logs be kept

Answer 6

at least 2 years

Question 7

Can syringes be dispensed without a prescription?

Answer 7

Yes, registered providers can dispense syringes (no quantity limit) to a person 18 or older
- must be dispensed with safety insert

Question 8

Syringe safety insert when dispensing without Rx

Answer 8

• proper use
• risk of BBP
• methods of BBP transmission
• proper disposal
• dangers of injection drug use
• toll free number for HIV info
• statement that it is legal for persons to possess syringes pursuant to article 33 of public health law

Question 9

Regulations for pharmacies advertising the availability of syringes

Answer 9

Don’t

Question 10

Logging requirement for syringe dispensing?

Answer 10

not required but encouraged

Question 11

Can prescriptions for syringes be given orally?

Answer 11

yes
Rx will be valid for 2 years
no refill limit