Federal and Illinois Law for MPJE Flashcards
Controlled Substances Act of 1970
- Gave FDA authority to determine the scheduling of controlled substances
Controlled Substances Closed System of Distribution
Access to controlled substances are restricted through REGISTRATION and SCHEDULING.
Registration of Controlled substances
All who come in contact with controlled substances must be registered (or employed by a registered entity) except the PATIENT who has a LEGITIMATE medical needed for medication and accesses it through a VALID RX.
Scheduling of Controlled Substances
Substances that have the potential for abuse or can cause addiction are scheduled into one of 5 schedules.
What happens if a patient no longer needs the controlled substance medication? Can they return it to the pharmacy?
NO! It has LEFT the closed distribution network when it was dispensed to the patient.
What are the exceptions that allow a controlled substance to be returned to the pharmacy?
- When there has been a dispensing error
Who is permitted to be an authorized collector of controlled substances? Who Isn’t?
Is: Manufacturers; distributors; reverse distributors; narcotic treatment programs; hospitals/clinics with and onsite pharmacy; and retailed pharmacies.
If they are only registered to handle controlled substance schedules III-V; are they allowed to be an authorized collector of CS?
NO a registrant but also be registered to handle CII CS to qualify
How can an authorized collector take back CS?
- Maintaining collection receptacles
How can a patient or authorized collector destroy CS?
The regulations do not require a particular method of destruction. Only that the CS but be rendered “non-retrievable”. This allows for a variety of destruction methods as long as they are secure; convenient; responsible; and consistent with preventing diversion.
What does “non-retreivable” mean?
Permanently altered CS physical or chemical condition or state through irreversible means and thereby renders the CS unavailable or unusable for all practical purposes. Basically; when there is no way it can be transformed back into the CS
Can law enforcement agencies take back CS?
Yes. No DEA registration is required for law enforcement agencies either.
Is a patient required to bring back their CS to an authorized collector?
Nope. A patient is permitted to destroy the substance themselves.
Most important CS registration categories for the MPJE
- Manufacterer
Dispenser registration for CS
Applies to physicians or a mid-level practitioners as there is no such thing as a “prescriber” registration.
Can IL and Federal registration be limited by schedule? Class?
Yes. A practitioner can have a DEA registration for only CIII-CV CS. It can also be limited to drug class (narcotic vs non-narcotic)
Application for CS is divided into the following categories
- II Narcotic
Under Federal Law what is a Narcotic
- Opium; opiates; derivatives of opium/opiates. (does not include isoquinoline alkaloids of opium)
How does Illinois Law define a Narcotic?
The exact same way as federal Law.
Owner; when applying for DEA CS registration; is defined as
- The “sole proprietor”
Power of Attorney when applying for DEA CS registration; is defined as
- A registrant may authorize one or more individuals; whether located as the registered location or not; to issue orders for schedule I and II CS on a DEA form 222;* on the registrants behalf by executing a POA for such individual.
Who must execute a Power of Attorney?
Must be executed by the person who signed the most recent application for DEA registration (or re-registration); the person to whom the POA is being granted to; and TWO WITNESSES
Who can be given Power of Attorney?
ANYONE including pharmacists; non-pharmacist owners; technicians; pharmacy interns; and even unlicensed persons. It is PREFERRABLE that only the pharmacist handle CS ordered.
Pharmacies must register with the DEA under which registration? Do individual pharmacists need to register as well?
a Dispenser of CS. One registration covers all CII-CV substances. Employee pharmacists do not need to obtain a second registration.
DEA form 224/224a
224: initial registration as dispenser
How often do federal DEA registration’s for dispensers expire?
Renewal is required every three year.
Can one dispenser registration cover multiple pharmacies owned by one person or entity?
No a separate registration is needed for each pharmacy owned or operated by the same entity.
Does the POA need to be a pharmacist?
No. However; under state (IL) law; the ordering; securing; and dispensing of CS is the responsibility of the PIC; regardless of whether the PIC is the registrant; and regardless of whether the PIC has POA.
What does granting some POA do?
It allows then to execute federal order forms to obtain schedule II CS. (DEA FORM 222)
How are Hospital registrations different?
Hospitals register “institutional practitioners” which allows employee practitioners; nurses; and pharmacists the authority to possess; prescribe; dispense; and administer CS. It also allows CS to be stored anywhere in the registered location.
Is a separate registration required for the hospital pharmacy?
NOPE
Is an institutional practitioner registration also available to clinics?
Yes as long as they are licensed under state law.
When would you need multiple registrations?
- Location: registration required for each site with a different street address.
When must a pharmacy register as a distributor?
- It participates in joint buying activites and is the location in which drugs are stored and shipped to other pharmacies..
When must a pharmacy register as a manufacturer?
- It purchases CS for purposes of repacking for sale within a pharmacy w/o a Rx
When must a pharmacy register as a detox compounder?
- compounds CS for sale or distribution at NTP for purposes of addiction tx. (NTP must also be registered wit DEA).
DEA form 225/225a
Manufacturers; wholesalers; importers; exporters; and researchers register with DEA form 225 and renew with 225a (every 3 years).
When can the DEA deny an application?
- Falsified info in application
When can the DEA revoke an application?
- Same reasons as it can deny the application and
Does IL require a separate CS registration through the state of IL?
YES; separate registration required for dea; state of IL; and the pharmacy or practitioners state professional license. Need all three in order to dispense
Requirements for IL CS registration
- Proof of federal registration
When does IL CS registration expire?
Registration expires on date certificate holders pharmacy license expires (march 31 of even years).
Does the practitioner’s state registration have to appear on a prescription?
NO just the DEA number; but they (and the pharmacy) must possess both registrations.
DEA Registration number
series of two letters followed by seven numbers
DEA Registration: A/B/F/G
Hospital/Clinic/Practitioner/Teaching Institution/Pharmacy (G has been added for department of defense practitioners)
DEA registration: M
Mid-Level practitioners
DEA registration: L
Reverse distributors
DEA registration: P/R
Manufacterer/distributor/researcher/analytical lab/importer/exporter/reverse distributor/narcotic treatment program
DEA registration: X
Practitioner in the treatment of addictions on an outpatient basis. This is issued and used IN ADDITION TO the A; B; F; or G DEA number
How do you verify a DEA number?
• add the 1st; 3rd and 5th number
Schedule I definition
High potential for abuse
Schedule I examples of drugs
Heroin
Schedule II definition
High potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence
Schedule II; examples of drugs?
Narcotic Analgesics
Schedule III definition
Potential for abuse less than substances in schedules I or II and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence
Schedule III examples of drugs
Anabolic steroids
Schedule IV definition
Low potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III. May lead to only a limited physical or psychological dependence
Schedule IV examples of drugs
Anxiolytics; sedatives
Schedule V definition
Low potential for abuse relative to substances listed in schedule IV
Examples of Schedule V drugs
products containing not more than 10 mg of codeine per 100mL or per 100grams are considered CV
General rules for scheduling drugs
Short acting and/or quickly absorbed products are more prone to abuse
What is the entry point for newly scheduled controlled drugs?
CIV; but in reality drugs are placed in permanent schedule by the time it is approved for marketing
Can CV CS be dispensed with out a prescription?
IL and federal permit a pharmacy to sell certain CV without a prescription.
How much CV CS can you buy without a Rx according to federal law?
up to 4 oz
Illinois Law on dispensing CV codeine products without Rx
No more than 120 mL or 120 grams of a CV which contained codeine; dihydrocodeine; or any salts thereof in any 96 hour period
IL vs Federal CV Exempt Products: Age requirement
IL: 21 y.o. + 2 forms of ID
IL vs Federal CV Exempt Products: Time limitation
IL: 96 hours
IL vs Federal CV Exempt Products: Records
IL: Signature of purchaser; certification of no purchases w/in 96 hours; time of sale; and signature of RPh.
IL vs Federal CV Exempt Products: Reporting
IL: maintain records for 2 years and send copy of IDPR by 15th of next month
IL vs Federal CV Exempt Products: Possession limits
IL: no more than 4.5 L per drug product plus amount of products needed for dispensing during busiest week
IL vs Federal CV Exempt Products: Refills if Rx
IL: Max of 5 refills or 6 mo
In IL who can sell an except CV product?
only a pharmacist. they must complete the log book and verify the age of the seller; etc. Anyone can ring up the sale though once this transaction is complete.
In IL ephedrine (EPH) and pseudoephedrine (PSE) are scheduled?
CV CS
convenience packages of ephedrine are defined as what quantity
360 mg or less of EPH or PSE in liquid or liquid-filled capsule form
Where can convenience packages be sold?
May be sold by non-pharmacy retailers as long as the requirements of the law are met
What are targeted packages?
Any package; including convenience packages; containing ANY amount of a methamphenatime precursor
What if a patient has a valid Rx for a EPH or PSE?
Valid prescription is exempt from these limitations.
Sale Limits on EPH or PSE
- No more than 7500 mg of EPH or PSE in a 30 d period (and pharmacy/employees cannot dispense more than this in a 30d period to any single person)
Sale restrictions of EPH and PSE
- Considered CV
ID requirement of EPH and PSE
- Must provide drivers license or government issued ID showing purchasers name; DOB; and photograph
Recordkeeping requirements of EPH and PSE
Purchasers must sign an log including their name; address; date and time of transaction; brand; product name; and quantity of PSE/EPH distributed. To be kept for not less than 2 years for retail distributors and 4 years for pharmacies.
Product placement for PSE and EPH
- Must be behind pharmacy counter
Not more than 1.8 g of codeine per 100 mL or not more than 90 mg per dosage unit with:
CIII
Not more than 300 mg of ethylmorphine per 100 mL or not more than 15 mg per dosage unit with
Schedule III:
Not more than 500 mg of opium per 100 mL or per 100 g or not more than 25 mg per dosage unit with:
Schedule III:
Not more than 50 mg of morphine per 100 mL or per 100g with:
Schedule III:
Not more than 200 mg codeine/100 mL/g
schedule V
Not more than 100 mg of dihydrocodeine per 100 mL/g
CV FEDERAL
Not more than 10 mg of dihydrocodeine or any of its salts per 100ml/g
CV ILLINOIS LAW
Not more than 100 mg of ethylmorphine per 100ml/g
CV
Not more than 2.5 mg diphenoxylate and not less than 25 ug atropine per dosage unit
CV
Not more than 100 mg of opium per 100mL/g
CV
Not more than 0.5 mg difenoxin and not less than 25 ug of atropine per dosage unit
CV
Compounded products containing any amount of dihydrcodeinone/hydrocodone
CII
Can any compounded product be considered an exempt narcotic?
NOPE
DEA form 222
-must be used whenever Sch I or II drugs are bought; sold or transferred between pharmacies or qualified distributors
How many DEA 222 forms can you receive?
Max of 6 order form books; each containing 7 numbered blank forms. Each form contains 10 lines. only 1 item per line with no alterations or erasures.
DEA form 222 must include:
Name of drug
When CII drugs are received a the registrant; POA; or any person designated by the registrant or POA must:
verify all drugs ordered have been received
How long is the sheet where the items received; recorded; and signed and dated is filed for?
2 years
How long is the form active if a CII is not received
60 days. Order can be completed any time in those 60 days. if not received within 60 days; item is voided and new order must be placed.
DEA 222 may be refused because:
-improperly completed
Where do each copy of DEA 222 forms go to? what color are they?
1&2 go to supplier; Pharmacy keeps 3. Supplier retains 1 and forwards 2 to DEA by close of the month during which the order was filed. If order is filled by partial shipments; it must be forwarded at the close of the month during which the final shipment is made or the 60 day validity period.
CSOS
Controlled Substance Ordering System - allows pharmacies to order CI and CII substances electronically and replace paper 222 forms
PKI
using a technology called Public Key Infrastructure - CSOS requires that each individual purchaser enroll with DEA to acquire a csos digital certificate.
CSOS Benefits:
Ordering freedon: no line limit per single order; can also be used for CIII-VI; not just CI-II
DEA audit of CSOS
One-time; independent; third party audit of any vendor’s software for CSOS purchaser or supplier functions to certify that it preforms the necessary PKI functions. No routine audits unless problem arrises
Acquiring CII’s from other pharmacies
- Only in emergency situations