Exam 2 Flashcards
Controlled Substances
How long do DEA registration last for?
36 months/3 years
What is the DEA 224 form?
this applies to pharmacies
-for renewal of the pharmacy
-must be completed at least 60 days before expiration
Marijuana, LSD, heroin, mescaline are what schedule of drug?
C-1
-lack safety
-high potential for abuse
High potential for abuse that are allowed to be used?
C-2 drugs
-pure opiates:
–morphine, hydromorphone, oxcycodone
–methadone, fentanyl, cocaine
What drugs include C-2 drugs but compounded with other ingredients/have smaller dose?
C-3
-Less potential for abuse compared to C-1/C-2
Federal Government vs. NYS - classification of anabolic steroids?
Federal government: C-3
NYS (and other strict states): C-2
Benzodiazepines are classified as what controlled substances?
C-4
-low potential use
-possible limited physical or psychological dependence
Lowest potential for abuse is?
C-5 drugs
-lead to physical or psychological dependence
-pure opiates C-2 + limited quantities C-5
(divisible by 5)
-“exempt narcotics”: Robitussin AC dont need prescriptions
Rank from most to least possibility of substance abuse?
C-1 > C-2 > C-3 > C-4 > C-5
When can manufacturers apply to DEA for exemption of a controlled substance?
-in exempt substances, this can go from controlled substance status to non-controlled if it is UNLIKELY THAT THE PRODUCT WILL BE ABUSED
What is required in order to order and transfer C-1 and C-2 substances?
DEA form 222. this is REQUIRED to returned a C-2 to the supplier
Who is allowed to fill out the DEA 222 form?
only PHARMACISTS with power of attorney can sign
Can any prescriber prescribe controlled substances? If not, who can?
prescriber must be authorized to prescribe controlled substances
-must be registered with the DEA or exempt from registration pursuant to the CSA
What makes a controlled prescription valid?
RX must be issued for LEGITIMATE MEDICAL PURPOSE (proper treatment)
When can we not accept/dispense a controlled substance?
RX may not be issued in order to gain access by the MD for general dispensing to patients
How can MDs give patients controlled substances?
must get the medication directly from the wholesaler or manufacturer (this means they would be responsible and require documentation to prescribe and administer drug)
What are the must have requirements on a controlled substance RX?
-full NAME and ADDRESS of patient
-drug NAME, STRENGTH, and FORM
-QUANTITY
-SIG
-name, address, DEA number of MD
-DATED AND MANUALLY SIGNED ON THE DAY IT WAS WRITTEN (written RX)
-written in INK, INDELIBLE PENCIL, TYPEWRITE (written RX)
What are the NYS specific requirements in regards to e-RXs?
-ELECTRONIC RX required for C-2 products
-some exceptions where they can be paper
If a MD doesn’t have a personal DEA number, can. they still prescribe a controlled substance? If so, when is this allowed?
Yes!
-IF they work for a HOSPITAL, they must use the hospital DEA number and numerical suffix designated to the prescriber (usually residents)
-IF they work for the MILITARY OR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, requirement to provide service identification number
Can all pharmacists fill controlled substances? Why or why not?
yes as long as they are acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice
-pharmacist must be registered with DEA (rare) or employed by a registered pharmacy (pharmacy locations are REQUIRED to have a DEA for that practice)
T/F: Prescribers are required to have a separate DEA registration to dispense AND administer?
False
PRACTITIONERS who dispense and administer are required to have separate DEA registration
if a physician isn’t registered to conduct treatment through prescribing medications, what can they do?
ADMINISTER drugs for acute withdrawal
-requires referral for treatment
-not more than 1 day of medication at a time and not more than 3 days
From a federal standpoint, does buprenorphine (Suboxone) require a special registration?
NOT ANYMORE
However, if the STATES require it or its considered the stricter law in that individual state, then YES, special registration is required.
In regards to ELECTRONIC (E-) controlled RXs, do presribers need to send in e-RXs for controlled substances?
Federally, NO it isn’t required
NYS: REQUIRED (few exceptions)
When receiving an electronic prescription for a controlled RX, are pharmacies required to accept it?
Federally, NO
If a pharmacy is to dispense a controlled substance, how are they able to verify that the prescription is allowed, verified, and not a fraudulent prescription?
through the use of certification of prescribing and dispensing systems
-computer programs are used in the pharmacy (and prescribers) to help detect if the RX is an approved certification body
-system is programed to determine if it is compliant with DEA requirements
how can the system determine and accept if the prescriber and what is being prescribed legal?
DEA requires that there is a “2-factor authentication” in place
-something you know (knowledge), have (hard token stored separately from the computer), are (biometric)
if dispensing a controlled substance without a RX, when is this allowed?
-must not require an RX; no sign of “federal legend”
If dispensing a controlled substance without an RX, how can this be dispensed? is the pharmacist only allowed to do this entire process?
only pharmacist can DISPENSE
but, CASHIER can RING UP at register
dispense < 240ml (48 dose units) of “exempt” opium in any given 48 hours
dispense < 120ml (24 dose units) of “exempt” product (cough syrup with codeine) in any giving 48 hours
A new patient to the area is coming to pick up a controlled substance without a RX. He is 21 years old, but doesn’t have any identification on him, can we dispense it to him?
NO!
yes patient indicates they are over 18 years old, BUT he is unknown to us, thus we don’t know if he really is 21 or over the age of 18.
A regular patient is coming into the pharmacy to pick up a controlled substance without an RX. We know he’s at least 18 years old, but he doesn’t have his identification on him, can we dispense it to him?
Yes.
we know him well, he’s over the age of 18, but he picks up at your pharmacy regularly.
A regular patient is picking up a controlled substance without an RX, what must be done in order to complete this transaction?
have a physical record keeping book OR if digital, scan ID to document all the required details:
-Name and address of purchaser
-name and quantity of the controlled substance
-date they bought it
-name OR initials of dispensing pharmacist
When we are requesting a destruction of controlled substances, is the pharmacy allowed to dispose of them in a medication drop-off box?
NO!
must obtain a DEA 41 form, which they MUST approve of before they can destroy anything
at the pharmacy you work at, they use an authorized distributor to destroy controlled medications. Is the DEA 41 for enough? why or why not?
YES!
BUT we would need to fill out a DEA 222 form if the drugs are specifically C-2!
Some locations have a “Blanket Authorization” to destroy controlled substances. Can they simply destroy them?
They would still need to have a DEA 41 form
the pharmacy you work at doesn’t have a C3-C5 medication a patient is looking for, can you get a transfer of said C-3-C5 from another pharmacy? why or why not?
YES, BUT both the sending and receiving pharmacy must be registered with the DEA, keep detailed records, and as long as no more then 5% of all Controlled substances distributed w/o a wholesaler permit from DEA are transferred out
If a pharmacy is transferring a C-2 to a different pharmacy, what is additionally required to do this?
usual requirement for controlled transfers, BUT require the use of a DEA 222 form to document to the DEA that the medication has been sent to that intended pharmacy
In order to transfer C3-5, _____ must be recorded to be a valid transfer
-Drug name
-dosage form
-strength
-quantity
-date transferred
-name, address, and DEA numbers of both pharmacies
what happens when a pharmacy/company is going out of business?
-must have complete inventory record
-filled out DEA 222 form for any C-2s
-receiving pharmacy must maintain records for 2 years
Medicare vs. Medicaid
Medicare: federal program
medicaid: federal/state program
–varies by state
What is the “Medicare programs and the prescription drug improvement and modernization act (MMA) of 2003?
-regularly revised
-4 programs:
–Part A: Hospital
–Part B: physician + services
–Part C: medicare advantage (managed care)
–Part D: Drugs
How does Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) work?
-Voluntary enrollment
-contract with private insurance
–rx only coverage
–can be part of medicare advantage
-premium and deductible = changes yearly
T/F: Spouses/beneficiaries can utilize the PDP too.
False
spouses/beneficiaries MUST have their own plan
Which tier covers most drugs/least expensive generic drug?
Tier 1
Tier 2 covers _____
preferred BRAND name drugs
T/F: expensive drugs are covered by tier 3 and 4
False
Tier 4 may cover high cost drugs
tier 3 may cover non-preferred brand name drugs
Once a beneficiary is enrolled, what dates can’t the premium and deductible change between?
Jan 1 - Dec 31
When is the only time co-pay’s can change?
if a drug is moved into a different tier
How often can beneficiaries change plans?
once a year
what time range can beneficiaries change their plans?
Nov 15 - Dec 31
When can beneficiaries change plans?
if they move or plan stops service
Under Medicare Part D, what day supply could be allowed to be dispensed by a pharmacy?
90 days
How are Pharmacists paid in regards to Part D?
Providing MTM services to enrolled patients