Food and drug act Flashcards
The Food and Drug Regulations are divided into seven parts. What are the seven parts?
Part A: Administration Part B: Food Part C: Drugs Part D: Vitamins, Minerals, and Amino Acids Part E: Cyclamate Sweeteners Part G: Controlled Drugs Part J: Restricted Drugs
What nine pieces of information must be found on the Manufacturer’s label
- Brand Name
- Generic Name
- Dosage Form
- Number of units in container
- Lot Number
- Expiry Date
- List of Medicinal Ingredients
- DIN
- Symbol of legal status product
What is the correct format for an expiry date
Year/ month/ day
Does Canada allow advertising for drugs or devices as treatment or prevention of disorders and diseases
Yes
The prescription Drug list is a list of medications that contain what?
all medication that requires a prescription in Canada that do not fall under the controlled drug and substance act.
How long is a prescription for a prescription drug list drug good for before a pharmacy cannot fill it ?
1 year
How long is a refill for a prescription drug list good for?
18 months after the first fill
How long must prescription records be kept
2 years from the date of the last fill
Transferring a prescription is known as what?
Giving a copy
True or false: Vitamins and minerals are only found in the Food and drug act regulations Part D
false
The Prescription drug list is divided into two sections? what are they?
Human use and Veterinary use
What is Part G (controlled drug) part I?
Single entity controlled drugs such as Ritalin
What is Part G (controlled drug) part II
Single entity controlled drugs such as Barbiturates
What is Part G (controlled drug) Part III
Anabolic Steroids
What is Part G (controlled drugs) Preparation
A combination product containing one controlled drug and one or more on-controlled drugs in therapeutic dose
