HRS 461 - Pharmacists & Pharmacy

Question 1

how many members are on the board?

Answer 1

7

Question 2

what are the requirements to be appointed to the board?

Answer 2

ACPE college grad; actively engaged in pharamcy practice for at least 5 years

Question 3

what is the make up of the board?

Answer 3

5 rph - 2 public

4 HNL city and county - 3 other

Question 4

who keeps all the records for the board?

Answer 4

secretary

Question 5

are disciplinary records public?

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

who approves pilot and demonstration research projects for innovation applications in pharmacy practice?

Answer 6

BOP

Question 7

what are the qualifications for license?

Answer 7

18+ years;
1,500 hrs experience
examination passing
no encumbered license elsewhere

Question 8

who would apply for a temporary license?

Answer 8

those not eligible for licensure by reciprocity

Question 9

when and how often are licenses renewed?

Answer 9

biennially (Dec 31) of each odd numbered year

Question 10

C.E. requirements for each renewal

Answer 10

30 CE hours within each 2 year renewal cycle;
1 vax CE in every other renewal period (4 years)
1 OCP CE every other renewal period (4 years)

Question 11

who needs a biennial vaccine CE?

Answer 11

anyone that gives vaccine to pts 14-17;

gives vaccines to pts 11-17 (HPV, TDAP, meningo, flu)

Question 12

who needs an OCP CE?

Answer 12

anyone who precribes and dispenses contraceptive supplies

Question 13

May a pharmacist be remote?

Answer 13

no

Question 14

Can pharmacies accept return of any rx drug?

Answer 14

conditionally

Question 15

what are the conditions under which a pharmacist may accept a return of an RX drug?

Answer 15

• collection for disposal only
• pharmacy is registered with the DEA as and authorized collector
• no reimbursement is offered (refund/credit)

Question 16

in what ways can a pharmacy administer a drug take back program?

Answer 16

secured collection recepticals or mail back program

Question 17

how long do pharmacists have to notify the board of changes in business address change?

Answer 17

10 business days

Question 18

which vaccines can a pharmacist administer to children?

Answer 18

any vaccine to persons 14-17 with vaild rx

HPV, TDAP, meningococcal, flu to 11-17 yo with valid rx

Question 19

who does a pharmacist give a vax record to and what does it include?

Answer 19

pt name, DOB
vaccine administered
date and location of administration

Question 20

who does the pharmacist have to provide vax info to, by when, and what information must be included?

Answer 20

medical home; 72 hours
DOH immunization registry; 5 business

• all info on vax record
• name of vax product (incl. mfr, lot, exp date)
• method of admin
• anatomical site of admin

Question 21

who can a pharmacist provide a contraceptive to?

Answer 21

any patient regardless if pt has previous rx

Question 22

what are the requirements of a provider who prescribes and dispenses contraceptives?

Answer 22

• complete ACPE program
• self-screening risk assessment
• refer pt to the patient’s PCP
• give pt written record of supplies

Question 23

how long do you have to retain rx records of each compunded or dispensing?

Answer 23

5 years

Question 24

can out of state pharmacies mail to hawaii?

Answer 24

not without a pharmacy permit

Question 25

how long do you have to oppose a disciplinary order?

Answer 25

my request a hearing within 20 days of the mailing of the proposed order

Question 26

can you practice in hawaii if you have disciplinary action pending in another state?

Answer 26

not if the disciplinary action prevents the licensee from practicing in that state