Exam 3 - Indiana Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics Flashcards
If a prescription for a drug does not indicate how many times the prescription may be refilled…
the prescription may not be refilled unless the pharmacist receives authorization from the practitioner
definition of drug order
written order for a drug or device for a patient in an inpatient institution
definition of a prescription
written order for a drug or device for an outpatient
what is required for a drug order
-name and bed number of the patient
-name and strength/size of the drug
-amount to be dispensed in quantity or days
-adequate directions for the proper use of the drug
-name of the prescriber
what is required for a prescription
-name and address of the patient
-name and strength/size of the drug or device
-amount to be dispensed
-adequate directions
-name of practitioner
-written or electronic signature of practitioner
what MUST be on a prescription label
-name, address, and phone number of dispensing pharmacy
-date on which the prescription was filled
-the prescription number
-the name of the practitioner who prescribed the drug
-the name of the patient (if animal name of species)
-directions for use as provided in Rx
-if opium, stating its from opium
-name of the drug
-if animal, owner’s name
what are two additional things that must be on an vet prescription label
name of the species
owner’s name
what must be on a practitioner label
directions for use of the drug
name and address of practitioner
name of the patient
if animal, species
prescription and drug orders are only valid if…
they are issued for a legitimate medical purpose
what is Indiana stance on anabolic steroids
enhancing performance in exercise, sport or game, and hormonal manipulation to increase muscle mass are not a medical necessity and prohibited indications
what are the mechanical storage devices
pyxis or omnicell
mechanical storage devices can only be utilized within a…
-pharmacy that holds a permit issued by the Indiana BoP
-remote location under the jurisdiction of the Indiana BoP
-licensed health care facility
how to ensure legitimate use of storage devices
maintained by registered pharmacist or practitioner
may be inspected by BoP
Can insulin be sold OTC
ONLY regular insulin, NPH, or combination regular/NPH insulin
Enforcement officers of the BoP can do the following:
-carry a firearm for official duties
-execute and serve warrants and subpoenas
-make arrests w/o a warrant for suspected controlled substance felony
-seize property
-perform other enforcement duties as designated by the BoP
-audit controlled substance inventory and supply
How can practitioners obtain samples
must ask for drug samples in writing
can community pharmacies have samples
cannot have samples at anytime
what is required for drug samples
recordkeeping
storage
handling requirements
are OTCs and starter packs considered samples
NO
are PAs covered as practitioners under PDMA
yes, under the authority of their collaborating physician
what are two specific quirks for indiana samples PDMA
you cannot remove sample from original packaging, repackage it, and then sell it/exchange it
you cannot deliver a drug sample to someone after its expiration date
define generic substitution
brand name to generic
practitioners for which a generic substitution can be performed
physicians
dentists
podiatrist
optometrists
APRNs
PAs
can generic substitutions be completed for an Rx written by a vet
NO
