EXAM 3 Rules of the Board 1140-15

Question 1

Non-patient specific CPA allowed for hormonal contraceptives

Answer 1

the patient can see the pharmacist (with CPA) first before seeing the physician

Question 2

To which contraceptives do the rules of “prescribing and dispensing hormonal contraceptives” apply?

Answer 2

Self-administered (oral, NuvaRing) or transdermal

Question 3

Which training program has to be completed by a pharmacist who has CPA to prescribe hormonal contraceptives?

Answer 3

-dept approved training required -> keep the certificate permanently

-required components: Pharmacology, risk/benefits, side effects

-training program in pharmacy school is ok

-own responsibility to maintain competency

Question 4

Within what time frame must the board be notified of an existing CPA allowing to prescribe of hormonal contraceptives?

Answer 4

within 30 days

-The patient needs to be 18 years old or an emancipated minor!

Question 5

What must be provided to the patient when dispensing hormonal contraceptives under a CPA?

Answer 5

TDH self-screening risk assessment tool

-review the assessment tool with the patient
-dispense the med
-counsel
-provide PPI (patient package info and CMI (consumer medication info)
-tell the patient to see PCP
-provide a list of PCPs

-repeat after 12 months

Question 6

Pharmacists are allowed to make scheduled appointments with patients requesting hormonal contraceptives. T/F

Answer 6

False.
must be walk-ins
the board doesn’t want pharmacists to take patients from physicians

Question 7

How long do pharmacists need to keep the patient care records referring to dispensing hormonal contraceptives?

Answer 7

10 years

-can charge an administration fee in addition to dispensing costs, only if they are not insured (can only get what the insurance is paying)