Practice of Pharmacy & Structure of NC BOP

Question 1

How many members is the NC BOP composed of?

Answer 1

6

Question 2

How many member(s) in NC BOP must be licensed as NC pharmacists?

Answer 2

5

Question 3

How many member(s) in the NC BOP must be a public representative?

Answer 3

1

Question 4

(T/F) - Members of the NC BOP can serve more than two consecutive terms (1 term = 5 years)

Answer 4

False - members CANNOT serve MORE THAN two complete terms (5 year terms) consecutively. FYI - can serve more than 2 terms, just not consecutively.

Question 5

How many pharmacists must sign the petition for a candidate to run for election?

Answer 5

10 pharmacists

Question 6

What are the requirements of a pharmacist to elect a candidate for the NC BOP?

Answer 6

• Must have a current NC license
• Resident in NC on Oct. 31 of election year

Question 7

(T/F) - Public representatives are appointed by the governor and may have a healthcare provider as a spouse

Answer 7

False - they are appointed by the governor AND cannot have a spouse as a healthcare provider

Question 8

What types of disciplined actions may the board authorize to anyone?

Answer 8

• Letter of reprimand
• Suspension
• Restriction
• Revoking
• Refuse to grant or renew a license or pharmacy permit

Question 9

(T/F) - Violating the APhA Code of Ethics will not issue any disciplinary action from the BOP

Answer 9

False - it does result to a disciplinary action from the BOP

Question 10

Define letter of reprimand

Answer 10

Going to your permanent file; slap on the wrist

Question 11

Define types of suspension

Answer 11

Active - cannot practice for a certain time
Stayed - can practice, but on probation
Summary - cannot practice BEFORE hearing occurs

Question 12

What are types of restrictions?

Answer 12

• Cannot serve as a pharmacy manager
• Cannot precept students
• Limit amount of hours worked/week

Question 13

How long must the licensee wait to petition for reinstatement to lift a suspension or restriction if it’s issued for > 5 years?

Answer 13

At least 5 years since the effective date of revocation or suspension

Question 14

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?

Answer 14

The must wait until the suspension is over to make the petition

Question 15

How long must a licensee wait to apply for a permit, license, registration, or other privilege that was denied by the BOP?

Answer 15

At least 2 years from the most recent application to reapply

Question 16

What ways can a pharmacist become licensed in NC?

Answer 16

• By examination
• By reciprocity
• Foreign graduates

Question 17

What are the requirements for pharmacist licensing by examination?

Answer 17

• Must graduate from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
• Must pass NAPLEX and MPJE
• Complete 1500 hours from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

Question 18

What is the maximum number of attempts to pass the MPJE or NAPLEX?

Answer 18

5 attempts for each exam

Question 19

If MPJE is passed, how soon must the applicant pass the NAPLEX exam?

Answer 19

Within 2 years from the date of passing the MPJE (VICE VERSA)

Question 20

Does NC BOP accept hours from ACPE accredited pharmacy schools outside of NC?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

Can a candidate reciprocate to NC using a license that I obtained through reciprocity?

Answer 21

No, it must be the license that was obtained through examination

Question 22

Does my “licensure by exam” state license need to be active in order to use it to reciprocate?

Answer 22

Yes, it needs to be active

Question 23

What would deem a candidate applying for reciprocity to be subject to additional requirements when applying?

Answer 23

If not practicing pharmacy within 2 years since applying

Question 24

What are the requirements for pharmacist licensing for foreign graduates?

Answer 24

• 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

Question 25

What are a candidate’s additional requirements if applying for reciprocity who has been out of practice for 2 years?

Answer 25

• Obtain 15 hours of CE (5 hours must be live) each year out of practice
• Pass the NC MPJE

Question 26

What are a candidate’s additional requirements if applying for reciprocity who has been out of practice > 2 years BUT < 5 years?

Answer 26

• Obtain 500 hours of internship from a NC licensed pharmacist
• Obtain 15 hours of CE (5 hours must be live) each year out of practice
• Pass the NC MPJE

Question 27

What are a candidate’s additional requirements if applying for reciprocity who has been out of practice > 5 years

Answer 27

• Obtain 1500 hours of internship from a licensed pharmacist
• Pass NAPLEX and NC MPJE

Question 28

How many hours and how often must a licensed pharmacist complete continuing education (CE)?

Answer 28

15 hours (5 hours must be live) every year

Question 29

(T/F) - a pharmacist may acquire 5 hours of CE by precepting a student enrolled in ONE of the FOUR NC pharmacy schools

Answer 29

True - must be at least 160 hours that the licensed pharmacist completed with student

Question 30

How often must pharmacist keep records of CEs?

Answer 30

For 3 years

Question 31

(T/F) - Pharmacists must keep records of CEs even if completed them with ACPE or NCAP

Answer 31

False - pharmacists are not required to keep records

Question 32

What pharmacist(s) is/are not required to complete CEs?

Answer 32

Pharmacist by examination for their 1st renewal

Question 33

When do pharmacist license expire?

Answer 33

Dec. 31st

Question 34

How often must a pharmacist renew their license?

Answer 34

Yearly (must pay a fee)

Question 35

How long is the grace period to renew pharmacist license after the deadline?

Answer 35

60-day grace period (after Dec. 31)

Question 36

(T/F) - Unlawful to continue to earn CEs for license renewal during the grace period

Answer 36

False - not unlawful and there is no penalty

Question 37

When should the BOP be notified about a change of name, mailing address, or change of place of employment for any pharmacy personnel?

Answer 37

30 days AFTER the change

Question 38

(T/F) - If practicing in another state, and NC licensed is active, you MUST complete CE requirements from NC BOP

Answer 38

False - not required to complete NC’s CE requirements BUT must pay renewal fee