NC MPJE Flashcards
Composition of NC Board of Pharmacy
6 members (all NC residents): 5 RPhs, 1 public representative
How are members of BOP selected
RPhs elected by pharmacists (must have 10 person petition or be appointed by board)
Public rep appointed by governor (cannot be healthcare provider)
What type of authority does BOP have?
Injunctive - can prevent person from practicing or pharmacy from operating
Types of suspension imposed by Board
- Active - Rph does not practice during specified amt of time
- Stayed - “probation,” must not violate any laws during specified amount of time, but allowed to practice
- Summary - immediate suspension of license before hearing occurs
After revocation from board, how long must someone wait to make a petition?
At least 5 years from effective date (unless <5 years, then must wait until suspension is over)
If board denies application, how long until application can be submitted again?
2 years
Hours of practical experience required for NC Pharmacy license
1500 (must be registered intern)
If earning from employment, intern must notify board first
Reciprocity licensing requirements for out of practice pharmacists
Up to 2 years: 15 hours of CE for each year (5 live), plus MPJE
2-5 years: 500 internship hours, 15 hours CE each year (5 live), MPJE
5+ years: 1500 internship hours, take/pass NAPLEX and MPJE
Doesn’t apply those continuously licensed as RPh in another state for at least 2 years prior to NC application
RPh Renewal Requirements (expiration and CE)
Expire 12/31 annually (60 day grace period)
15 hours CE yearly (5 live) (can earn 5 hours for 160 hours of precepting student from NC school)
Fee
If licensed by exam, do not need CE for first renewal
How many days to notify board of name/address/employment change
30 days
How much does a pharmacist manager need to be present?
1/2 hours pharmacy is opened or 32 hours per week (whichever is less)
How long can an RPh serve as temporary PM?
90 days
How many hours does a temporary PM need to be on site?
20 hours per week
Inventory count requirement for change of ownership or PM
All controlled substances within 10 days
NC law requirements for documenting med errors
Pharmacy must maintain documentation of any med error leading to physician/ED visit, hospitalization, fatality
Report to board within 14 days if fatality
Timeframe for returning pharmacy permit after closure
10 days
Does a pharmacist at an out-of-state pharmacy mailing to NC patient need to be licensed in NC?
No, they must be licensed in state where dispensing occurs
Pharmacy must have NC permit
What type of permit allows an assistant PM?
Limited service permit
How many permits may a PM serve at any given time?
Multiple limited service permits (if PM on full service permit, only 1)
One full service permit
How long may a limited service permit have a temporary PM or Assistant PM after previous PM leaves?
90 days
How often does a PM or assistant PM need to perform an in-person visit for limited service permits?
Aux med inventory/automated dispensing device/direct to pt delivery system - once per year
Dispensing by NP or PA/County health dept or other govt entities with RN dispensing - once weekly
How much must a PM be present for limited service permit?
half the hours of pharmacy hours or 20 hours, whichever is less (this is for sites where people are dispensing medications, not for direct to patient/automated)
When is a pharmacy permit considered lapsed?
March 1st
(After 31st, pharmacy will close and must re=apply)
What licenses must be posted in pharmacy business?
PM licenses
Permits
Renewals
(others must be readily available only)
Extra labeling requirement for mail-order pharmacies
toll-free telephone service for consultation (during regular hours, min 6 days, min 40 hours)
Is a new pharmacy permit required for <50% ownership change?
No, PM must notify BOP
When does a pharmacy need to be “re-registered”?
Change in address, changes in percentages of ownership between existing partners
Non-certified technician requirements
HS diploma or equivalent (or enrolled in program for one)
Must complete required training program from PM within 180 days of employment
Technician: pharmacist ratio
2:1
RPh can petition to increase, but any additional must be certified
Pharmacy intern registrations are valid until _________
September 1st
When does an intern need to notify board if they are no longer eligible?
5 calendar days
How long may a permit holder require a pharmacist to work?
12 continuous hours
> 6 continuous hours, allowed to take 30 min meal break and additional 15 min break
How long may pharmacy remain open without pharmacist present?
90 minutes (RPh must be present at open/close)
What schedule is marijuana in North Carolina?
NC law CVI
(Federal law CI)
What is schedule VI?
No currently accepted medical use with low potential for abuse and psychic/physio dependence; may be distributed only for science/research
ex: marijuana, THCs, hemp extract (can be used by epileptics but must be acquired out of NC)
What form is DEA Certificate of Registration?
DEA Form 223
How often must dispensers and practitioners renew DEA license?
Every 3 years
What form is DEA disposal/destruction?
DEA form 41
What form is DEA loss?
DEA form 106
What form is DEA dispenser registration?
DEA form 224
Difference between DEA form 224a and 224b
224a - renewal for dispensers
2224b - renewal for chain pharmacy
What DEA form for methadone clinics?
DEA form 363
