Oklahoma State Law Flashcards
Board of Pharmacy
6 Members
5 Pharmacists
1 Non Pharmacist
What are the terms and eligibility for the Board of Pharmacy?
- Must be a pharmacist >5 yrs to be eligible
- 5 yr term, limit two consecutive terms
What are the Powers and Duties of the Board of Pharmacy?
- Regulate the practice of pharmacy
- Regulate the sale and distribution of drugs
- Regulate the dispensing of drugs in all places
- Examine and license pharmacists
- PROTECT THE PUBLIC SAFETY
Operations of the Board
Required to have at least one regular meeting and one meeting for examinations per year
Board Hearings
- If the Board finds IMMINENT danger to the public, they can immediately suspend the license when the hearing is SCHEDULED
- If you are requested to appear before the board you will receive notice either in person or by certified mail at least 10 days before the hearing
Standard of Proof
Clear and Convincing Evidence, required before any action can be taken on a license
What are Violations of the OK Pharmacy Act?
- Making false representations for yourself to another to obtain licensure is perjury
- Perjury is considered to be a felony
- Impersonating a pharmacist and causing patient harm, if convicted, is a felony
Revoking/Suspending a License or Permit will occur if any of the following is violated:
- Provision of the OK Pharmacy Act or other applicable state or federal law
- Provision of the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act
What are punishment options by the Board?
- Revoke permanently or suspend: certificate, license, permit
- Fine the pharmacy or pharmacist
Intern Licensure
- 1500 hours required prior to pharmacist licensure
- Must have a license displayed
- Have to be enrolled in accredited school of pharmacy and be in good standing (C Average)
- Can only practice as an intern under the immediate supervision of a preceptor
What is the ratio of a pharmacist to technician for community/retail settings?
2 technicians to : 1 pharmacist
Significant Compounding
Means compounding activity which equals at least 10% of the prescription volume of the pharmacy
A licensed pharmacy that conducts significant compounding may utilize up to 2 TWO technicians specifically trained in compounding while performing ONLY compounding duties that what?
Are NOT counted for the purposes of the technician to pharmacist ratio
Pharmacist Licensure Qualifications
- 1500 intern hours
- May be required to appear before Board for interview
- Pass a board approved jurisprudence exam MPJE
- Pass a licensure exam NAPLEX
How many times can you fail the NAPLEX before additional education is required?
TWO times, if you want to take it a 3rd time you have to ask the board for permission
If you fail FIVE times you can no longer ever sit for the exam