NC Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacist Licensing, Renewal, and Continuing Education Flashcards
What tasks require a license for a pharmacist to perform?
- Dispensing medications
- Compounding
- Storing drugs
- Maintaining records
- Controlling pharmacy goods and services
- Advising & educating patients or healthcare providers
- Report ADRs
- Take, record, monitor, assess medication/device usage
- Perform DURs
- Administer immunizations
- Collaborate with physicians as a CPP
How many members make up the NC BOP?
6 members (5 licensed NC pharmacists and 1 public representative)
How many members of the NC BOP are needed to meet quorum?
4
Who appoints the public representative?
the governor
How many terms can an NC BOP member serve?
No more than two consecutive 5-year terms
Who elects NC BOP members?
pharmacists with a current NC license and residing in NC on October 31st of the election year
How many pharmacists have to sign a petition for a candidate to run for election to the NC BOP?
10 pharmacists
What qualification is needed to be the public representative on the NC BOP?
the representative cannot be a healthcare provider and his or her spouse cannot be a healthcare provider
Who chooses the Executive Director of the NC BOP?
The board employs a NC pharmacist as executive director. They are not a member of the board
What is the function of the Executive Director of the NC BOP?
- serve as secretary and treasurer
- perform administrative functions
- may conduct investigations, file a complaint, and prosecute the offender in a board hearing
What is injunctive authority
The authority to prevent a person from practicing or a pharmacy from operating
What clause do some boards of pharmacy have that the NC BOP has not adopted?
A clause on “good moral character” or “unprofessional activities”
What are the types of discipline the Board may give?
- letter of reprimand
- suspension
- restriction
- revoke
- refuse to grant or renew a license
- require remedial education
What is active suspension?
the pharmacist does not practice during a specified amount of time
What is stayed suspension?
probation - the pharmacy or pharmacist must not violate any pharmacy laws during a specified amount of time
