Exam 1 Flashcards
Laws are enacted by who?
Congress on a federal level
State legislature on a state level (Ohio General Assembly)
Are statutes broad or general?
General in scope
What do statutes achieve?
They establish a framework within which the intent of the law is to be achieved
What type of authority can statutes grant?
They may grant administrative authority to implement/administer a body of law.
ORC=
State level statute
Statutes start as
Bills
Regulations/rules are laws promulgated by what?
Administrative agencies
Examples of administrative agencies
Ohio Board of Pharmacy, FDA, DEA, EPA
Regulations/rules are based on a
statute that gives the agency authority.
Example- pharmacy practice act
Regulations/rules interpret and define
Statutes
Rules and regulations must bear what?
A responsibility to public health, safety, and welfare
Rules/regulations have the legal force of
statutes
Rules/regulations examples
Code of federal regulations (CFR)
Ohio administrative code rules (OAC)
What is the administrative agency responsible for administering and enforcing the ohio revised code (ORC)?
Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Is the ohio board of pharmacy a law enforcing agency?
Yes
How many state agencies are required for administering and enforcing all of the laws regulating the legal distribution of drugs in the state?
Just one- the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy promulgates
Rules (regulations) for the purpose of administering and enforcing the above laws in the ORC. These are in the Ohio Administrative Code.
BOP mission statement
The Ohio BOP shall act efficiently, consistently, and impartially in the public interest to pursue optimal standards of practice through communication, education, legislation, licensing, and enforcement
Who many members are in the BOP?
9 members
Who are the BOP members appointed by?
Governor
How long are terms at the Ohio BOP?
4 years. Each member can be reappointed 1 time at the governors discretion.
How many BOP members are licensed pharmacists?
- One is a member of the public
Is the executive direct a board of pharmacy member?
No
Can the executive director of BOP vote?
No
How many voting members of the state board of pharmacy constitute a quorum?
5
How often does the BOP have to meet?
At least once
What is a major function of the BOP?
Licensure
The Ohio BOP licenses:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy interns, Terminal and Wholesale Distributors of Dangerous Drugs (both in and out of state)
Manufacturers and Wholesalers of Controlled Substances, Home medical equipment service providers, medical marijuana dispensaries
Does the Ohio BOP license pharmacy techs?
No, they are registered?
Requirements for licensure as a pharmacist?
> 18 years old
Be of good moral character and habits
Graduate of a pharmacy program recognized and approved by the board
75% on both the MPJE and NAPLEX
Complete the minimum requirements for pharmacy internship
Submit a request for a criminal records background check
Pharmacists can also become licensed in Ohio via
reciprosity
Reciprosity qualifications
Must have an active licensure in goof standing
Has successfully completed an examination for licensure in another state
Has completed >1500 hours of internship
Personally appears before the Ohio BOP within 6 months of application.
Requirements of pharmacy intern licenses
Renewal every odd numbered year (every 2 years)
Once graduated from PharmD program, may only be renew intern license for 1 year
What is required for license renewal?
Pharmacists- documentation of CE
Intern- must still be actively working toward the requirements for licensure as a pharmacist.
When must you notify the BOP if you change jobs?
W/in 72 hours
If an intern is no longer a student, when do they notify BOP?
10 days
If a pharmacist lets their license expire >3 years what do they do?
Retake NAPLEX and MPJE
1 CEU=
10CE
CE requirements
40 hours every 2 years
2 hours must be in pharmacy jurisprudence
2 hours must be patient/medication safety
May satisfy up to 1/3 of requirements by providing healthcare services by volunteer at approved locations.
How is CE tracked?
CPE monitor
Keeps track of all ACPE-accredited CEs
Must keep certificates from all non-ACPE accredited providers for 1 year
The FDA enforces
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
The FDA is a component of the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
The FDA regulates
Human and veterinary drugs, biological products Medical devices Nations food supply Cosmetics Products that emit radiation
What is Body Fortress Whey Protein Powder?
Claim- Supports lean muscle mass
Dietary supplements
What is Vitamin B12 injection?
Drug
What is under arm deodorant?
Cosmetic
what is Under arm deodorant/antiperspirant?
Combo
Cosmetic and drug
What is Foltx tablets (Vitamin B12/folic aid/B6)
claim- for the dietary manafement of hyperhomocyteinemia
Medical food because of claim
What is No-Salt Salt substitute?
Special dietary food
Can buy it at the grocery store
What is OraQuick at home HIV test?
Device
What is Feverfew Herbal Supplement?
Claim- for the prevention of migraines
Drug bc of claim
What is duct tape
Other-just duct tape not regulated by the FDA
What is E-cigarette containing nicotine?
Tobacco product
What is drug-eluting stent?
Combo- device and drug
For a dietary supplement, is this an acceptable claim?
Valerian root is an herb commonly used to help people sleep
Yes
For a dietary supplement, is this an acceptable claim?
Saw Palmetto is an herb that has been used in men with BPH symptoms
Prohibited
Is this an acceptable claim for a cosmetic?
Makes hair look and feel thick
Yes
Is premarket approval required by the FDA for a cosmetic?
No
Is premarket approval required by the FDA for a drug?
Yes
Is premarket approval required by the FDA for a dietary supplement?
No
Is premarket approval required by the FDA for a medical food?
No
Is premarket approval required by the FDA for a device?
Yes
Is prescription/physician supervision required for a cosmetic?
No
Is prescription/physician supervision required for a drug>
Yes
Is prescription/physician supervision required for a dietary supplement
No
Is prescription/physician supervision required for a medical food
Yes
Is prescription/physician supervision required for a device
Yes (Class I does not require supervision)
Do cosmetics have to list all ingredients on their labels?
Have to list all ingredients, but not amounts. Ingredients listed from most to least used.
Do dietary supplements have to list ingredients?
Yes, list active ingredients and their amount or list ingredients in a proprietary blend
What is a drug?
Definition according to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)
Article recognized in the Official COmpendia
Article intended for the use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease
Articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body
Articles intended for use as a component of any articles specified above
How can drugs be classified?
Supplier making a therapeutic or health claim, or a structure/function claim
Suppliers intended use of the product
What is a cosmetic?
Definition according to FDCA
Articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied ot the human body for promoting attractiveness
Does not include soap
Do cosmetics have consent to perform cGMP?/
No
What is a device?
Definition according to the FDCA
Any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, implant, in vitro reagent or article which is recognized in teh USP/NF, intended for use in disease, intended to affect structure or function