Jurisprudence

Question 1

DIDFA subsection 1

Answer 1

Dispenser may dispense in place of a specific interchangeable product another product that is designated as interchangeable with it

Question 2

DIDFA subsection 2

Answer 2

If a prescription specifies a specific interchangeable, the dispenser can be requested to dispense any other interchangeable by the patient or their agent

Question 3

DIDFA subsection 3

Answer 3

If a prescription specifies to dispense a specific interchangeable, the dispenser must inform the patient of their right to request an interchangeable.

Question 4

DIDFA subsection 4

Answer 4

Subsection 3 does not apply if the product is being supplied as a refill of the prescription

Question 5

DIDFA subsection 5

Answer 5

If a prescription names a product that isn’t a listed interchangeable, and there’s an interchangeable that contains the same APIs, the dispenser may dispense the interchangeable product

Question 6

DIDFA subsection 6

Answer 6

Subsections 1,2,3 and 5 don’t apply to a prescription that specifies no sub

Question 7

What do Part III-A and Part III-B of the formulary contain?

Answer 7

Part III-A: web link to the Formulary search

Part III-B: contains a listing of “Off-Formulary” interchangeable that are not benefits under ODB

Question 8

What information does DIDFA require to be on prescription receipts?

Answer 8

Dispensing fee
Cost of drug
Total price of the prescription

Question 9

According to DIDFA, what quantity of drug must be dispensed?

Answer 9

The mitte quantity, not including any repeats unless the patient or agent requests a lesser quantity.

Question 10

What are the 5 principles the ODBA is based on?

Answer 10

Meet the needs of Ontarians as patients, consumers, and taxpayers
Involve consumers and patients in a meaningful way
Operate transparently for all persons with an interest in the system
Consistently achieve value-for-money
Funding decisions are to be made on the best clinical and economic evidence availability

Question 11

How can we calculate what the EO will pay for a prescription?

Answer 11

Drug benefit price + Markup (in the regulation) + Dispensing fee

Question 12

For ODB to pay for the prescription, what quantity of drug should the pharmacy supply?

Answer 12

The lesser of the following:
100 days supply
The entire quantity specified in the prescription

Question 13

What are the two purposes of the formulary?

Answer 13

List all the drugs that are interchangeable

List all the products that are benefits in the OCB plan

Question 14

What are the first 6 parts of the Formulary?

Answer 14

1- Introduction
2- Preamble
3- Formulary Listings
4- Alphabetical Index of drug products
5- Index of Pharmacologic-therapeutic classification
6- Facilitated acess

Question 15

What are the last 6 parts of the Formulary?

Answer 15

7- Trillium Drug Program
8- EAP
9- Additional Benefits
10- Abbreviations
11- Section currently not in use
12- Limited use drug products

Question 16

What is the definition of an exempted codeine preparation?

Answer 16

Codeine up to 8mg of codeine per solid oral dosage form or

20mg per 30ml of liquid and 2 or more active non-narcotic ingredients

Question 17

What are the 3 parts of controlled drugs?

Answer 17

Part 1- all straight controlled drugs and all combinations with more than 1 controlled drug
Part 2- most barbiturates and others
Part 3- anabolic steroids and derivatives

Question 18

Which class of controlled substances do not require prior approval or authorization from OCS for destruction?

Answer 18

Benzodiazepines and other targeted substances

A record of destruction is, however, required

Question 19

What are the exemptions to the NSAA?

Answer 19

Hospital in=patients and

prisoners or inmaes