PharmacyLaw

Question 1

Important pharmacy laws - (6)

Answer 1

1. Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
2. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) of 1938
3. The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970
4. Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) of 1970
5. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1990
6. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996

Question 2

What was the big scandal that leads to the FFDCA of 1938

Answer 2

The death of over 100 individuals intoxicated with sulfa-based elixir containing diethylene glycol.

Question 3

DEA 224 form

Answer 3

To register a facility that dispense Controlled substance with the DEA.
Should be renewed every 3 years with the form DEA 224a.

Question 4

DEA 222 form

Answer 4

Used to order controlled substance
Triplicate form
Max 10 items
Copy 1 for supplier, copy 2 for DEA, copy 3 for purchaser
Valid for 60 days
Should be kept 2 years in the pharmacy - do not through away