PHAR 728 Flashcards
Who grants power to the board of pharmacy? Who approves board members and who does this board report to?
State legislature
Governor
Executive branch (governor)
Two divisions of law regulating pharmacy in Oregon
Statutes and Rules
Describe ORS
Oregon Revised Statutes
Enacted and altered by legislature vote, board of pharmacy implements and regulated CH 475 (controlled substances, illegal drug cleanup, paraphernalia and precursors) and CH 689 (pharmacists, drug outlets and sales)
Describe OAR
Oregon Administrative Rules
Written and adopted by board of pharmacy, must be allowed by statute, usually more specific to an area of practice, rules found under Ch 855 which is subdivided into 23 divisions
Procedures for rule making in Oregon
Notice, Hearing, Filing and Publication
Breakdown OAR 855-019-0400 (what do the different numbers mean)
855 - indicates BOP rule
019 - division
0400 - division subsection
Provide an example of Vicarious Liability
Pharmacist is responsible for technicians actions (or the pharmacy for the employees actions).
In other words, responsibility of the superior for the act of the subordinate
Describe the federal court system
Independent regulatory agencies and 94 district courts that fall under 12 courts of appeal. 94 district courts and specialized US claims courts fall under court of appeals for the federal circuit. There are also legislative courts, military appeal courts etc. These all fall under supreme court.
Medicare was established in _____________
1965 - part of the SS act of 1935
Medicare Part D excludes coverage for
Weight loss or gain drugs, fertility drugs, ED drugs, cosmetic or hair growth products, cough and cold drugs, vitamins and minerals (with the exceptions of prenatal vitamins and fluoride)
When did Medicare/Medicaid begin requiring tamper proof prescription pads?
2008
Has had little to no impact
Describe Federal Antitrust Laws
Prescription drug market is hyper-competitive, so the goal is to promote competition. Composed of 2 primary laws: Sherman-Antitrust Act, Robinson-Patman Act
Describe the Sherman Antitrust Act
Passed in 1890 and applies to all competitive markets, prohibiting competitors from entering into agreements that inhibit competition. Helps to keep markets competitive and prices low.
Describe Robinson-Patman Act
Prevents discriminatory pricing to like competitors, allows volume discounts (so large purchasers usually get lower prices) and keeps hospitals and HMOs from competing with retail pharmacies for discounted drug prices
Define Malpractice
Negligence occurring in the practice of professionals (standards of care violation). Examples of malpractice include incorrect drug or quality of drug dispensed, quantity or dose errors as well as inadequate counseling.
What are the 4 elements of negligence?
Duty owed (to counsel, dispense accurately, etc.)
Breach of duty
Causation
Damages
All four elements must be proven to find legal liability
Define Negligence per se
Harm resulting from the violation of a statute or rule (such as failure to provide counseling)
What are “punitive” damages?
Excess compensation with the goal of punishing the defendant
Describe comparative negligence
When the plaintiff could have avoided the consequences of the defendants actions, but didn’t, therefore there is a shared contribution
What does the Oregon Statute of Limitations say about when a malpractice claim must be filed?
Within two years of the date of the discovered injury, and in no case more than 5 years from the date of the negligent
Describe Tort
A civil wrong that unfairly causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the act
Four elements required for a legal contract
Mutual agreement, legally competent parties, consideration of anything of value promised to another in contract, and lawful purpose or object
Which agency is responsible for Controlled Substances Act? Food Drug and Cosmetic Act? Poison Prevention Packaging Act?
DEA, FDA, Consumer Product Safety Commission
Where can Federal Laws be found?
Federal register (published daily and online)
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - updated more slowly than federal register
Two primary regulatory agencies that regulate drug laws
FDA (food with exception of meat poultry and egg products, drugs, biologicals, medical devices, blood, cosmetics, and medical/consumer products that emit radiation) represents 25% of US economy
DEA - concerned with illegal drug use
Laws apply to all U.S. states
Describe Pure Food and Drug Act
1906 - inspired by unsafe/ineffective remedies; opposition was finally overcome by Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle.’
Act protects public from adulterated and misbranded food and drugs (Uniform throughout US)
Describe Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
1938 - Current main US drug law established by FDA to regulate safety but not efficacy, some quality regulations (drugs can’t be marketed until proven safe) and all drugs must be labeled with directions for use
Describe Durham-Humphrey Amendment
1951 - established category of RxOnly or “legend” drugs as well as OTCs based on whether or not the public could use them safely with adequate directions for use
Describe Kefauver-Harros Amendment
1962 - required proof and safety of efficacy, established good manufacturing practices (GMP) and strengthened both clinical trial safeguards and adverse reaction reporting
Describe Orphan Drug Act
1983 - an orphan drug is one that has little or no commercial value, such that drug development costs exceed any possible return on investment
Provides tax and licensing incentives to develop such drugs
Describe Drug Price Competition and Patent-Term Restoration Act
1984 - also called Waxman-Hatch Amendment, streamlined generic drug approval process to make them more readily available
What is the FDA “Orange Book?”
Lists drugs that are bioequivalent
Describe Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA)
1992 - requires drug and biologics manufacturers to pay fees for product applications; FDA uses this money to hire more application reviewers to speed up process
Describe Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
1994 - established labeling requirements, authorized FDA to establish GMP for supplements, defines dietary supplements and ingredients as food.
Manufacturer must prove product is safe before marketing, FDA approval not required, prohibits disease prevention claims and regulates allowable claims (such as mechanism of action)
Describe Food Drug and Modernization Act
1997 - reauthorizes the prescription drug user fee act of 1992
Includes measures to accelerate review of devices, regulate advertising of unapproved uses of approved devices, and regulate health claims for foods
Describe FDA Amendments Act (FDAAA)
2007 - PDUFA expanded to provide application fee, outlines best pharmaceuticals for children, and the pediatric research equity act
Describe Drug Quality and Security Act
2013 - regulates compounding and drug supply chain, large compounding pharmacies may register with FDA as outsourcing facilities, traditional compounding pharmacies remain under State Boards of Pharmacy, Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requiring records for all Rx sales
Describe Phases of Human Clinical Drug Trials
Phase 1: 20-100 patients, several months, monitoring for safety and kinetics
Phase 2: 100-500 patients, months to 2 years, dose-response for safety and efficacy
Phase 3: 500-5000 patients, 1-4 years, monitor for safety and dosage efficacy
Pharmacies are not subject to GMP unless ____________________________________
They are manufacturing products for resale to other pharmacies, physicians or retail outlets