Pharmacy Operations

Question 1

How do you store CS records

Answer 1

CII
CIII-V
legend

Question 2

How should CII-V drugs be stored?

Answer 2

Can be stored in locked cabinets or dispersed among regular stock

Question 3

CII-V need perpetual inventory (true or false)

Answer 3

False-only CII requires perpetual inventory (monthly). CIII-V required every 2 years and can estimate for bottles <1000

Question 4

Reporting requirements for stolen CS

Answer 4

-DEA 1 day
-Complete and submit 106 to DEA in 45 days
-Take all new inventory

Question 5

Who must be notified of product substitution when filling (use purple book)?

Answer 5

-patient
-prescriber through EHR

Question 6

How far in advance must board be made aware of pharmacy closing?

Answer 6

14 days

Question 7

True or false-board must be made aware of changing hours, location, structural changes, or security system.

Answer 7

True-14 days in advance
(If hours are changing for more than a week)

Question 8

If a pharmacy is closing (for more than 7 days) what must they do in regards to patient scripts? This applies to closure, sale, or relocation.

Answer 8

-attempt to notify patient by mail within 14 days (can charge for transfer)
-post a notice 30 days prior
-publish in newspaper (can charge for transfer)
-patient can in writing request rx be sent to a different pharmacy
-current pt: filled in 2 years
-relocation: >30 miles away or diff state

Question 9

What may pharmacy dropboxes be used for?

Answer 9

-collection of written prescriptions
-refill requests
must be in pharmacy

Question 10

Central processing requires written consent from patients. True or false?

Answer 10

False: can have a one time written notification or sign posted in pharmacy

Question 11

How frequently must central processing policies and procedures be reviewed?

Answer 11

Annually

Question 12

Can pharmacy operate while pharmacist is on break?

Answer 12

yes but pharmd must ensure security of drugs and must ensure techs/interns can perform duties
**only Rx verified by pharmacist can be dispensed

Question 13

You can be PIC at more than one pharmacy. True or false

Answer 13

False

Question 14

How many years do you have to be a pharmacist to qualify to be PIC?

Answer 14

2 years (any state)

Question 15

Outgoing PICs are required to take an inventory of CS. True or false

Answer 15

False-not required by law or regulation

Question 16

How long are staffing forms (requests/concerns) kept for?

Answer 16

3 years; resolution paperwork must be given to board within 48 hrs of request

Question 17

Application is required for any new pharmacy, remodeling, or change of location to existing pharmacy. True or false?

Answer 17

True. Any new construction must be inspected prior to stocking drugs.

Question 18

What is the earliest date the board will come for inspection after app for new permit, change of location, or remodeling?

Answer 18

Board requests 14 days notice