Practice of Pharmacy & Structure of NC BOP Flashcards
How many members is the NC BOP composed of?
6
How many member(s) in NC BOP must be licensed as NC pharmacists?
5
How many member(s) in the NC BOP must be a public representative?
1
(T/F) - Members of the NC BOP can serve more than two consecutive terms (1 term = 5 years)
False - members CANNOT serve MORE THAN two complete terms (5 year terms) consecutively. FYI - can serve more than 2 terms, just not consecutively.
How many pharmacists must sign the petition for a candidate to run for election?
10 pharmacists
What are the requirements of a pharmacist to elect a candidate for the NC BOP?
- Must have a current NC license
- Resident in NC on Oct. 31 of election year
(T/F) - Public representatives are appointed by the governor and may have a healthcare provider as a spouse
False - they are appointed by the governor AND cannot have a spouse as a healthcare provider
What types of disciplined actions may the board authorize to anyone?
- Letter of reprimand
- Suspension
- Restriction
- Revoking
- Refuse to grant or renew a license or pharmacy permit
(T/F) - Violating the APhA Code of Ethics will not issue any disciplinary action from the BOP
False - it does result to a disciplinary action from the BOP
Define letter of reprimand
Going to your permanent file; slap on the wrist
Define types of suspension
Active - cannot practice for a certain time
Stayed - can practice, but on probation
Summary - cannot practice BEFORE hearing occurs
What are types of restrictions?
- Cannot serve as a pharmacy manager
- Cannot precept students
- Limit amount of hours worked/week
How long must the licensee wait to petition for reinstatement to lift a suspension or restriction if it’s issued for > 5 years?
At least 5 years since the effective date of revocation or suspension
How long must the licensee wait to petition for reinstatement to lift a suspension or restriction if it’s issued for 5 years or less?
The must wait until the suspension is over to make the petition
How long must a licensee wait to apply for a permit, license, registration, or other privilege that was denied by the BOP?
At least 2 years from the most recent application to reapply
What ways can a pharmacist become licensed in NC?
- By examination
- By reciprocity
- Foreign graduates
What are the requirements for pharmacist licensing by examination?
- Must graduate from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
- Must pass NAPLEX and MPJE
- Complete 1500 hours from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
What is the maximum number of attempts to pass the MPJE or NAPLEX?
5 attempts for each exam
If MPJE is passed, how soon must the applicant pass the NAPLEX exam?
Within 2 years from the date of passing the MPJE (VICE VERSA)
Does NC BOP accept hours from ACPE accredited pharmacy schools outside of NC?
Yes
Can a candidate reciprocate to NC using a license that I obtained through reciprocity?
No, it must be the license that was obtained through examination
Does my “licensure by exam” state license need to be active in order to use it to reciprocate?
Yes, it needs to be active
What would deem a candidate applying for reciprocity to be subject to additional requirements when applying?
If not practicing pharmacy within 2 years since applying
What are the requirements for pharmacist licensing for foreign graduates?
- Must pass the FPGEE (foreign pharmacy graduate equivalency examination)
- Complete 1500 hours as a pharmacy intern
- Pass the test of English as a foreign language
- Pass the test of spoken English
- Pass NAPLEX and NC MPJE
