Responsibilities of Pharmacy Personnel Flashcards
How many years experience to be PIC?
2
Once a new pharmacy permit has been issued how long prior to opening date can drugs be stocked on shelf?
14 days
If PIC changes, must take CII through CV inventory (true or false)?
True
How many pharmacies can a PIC be in charge of?
max of 2
After PIC change how long do you have to get new PIC on pharmacy license?
14 days
How long must PIC keep records for?
2 years
How frequently must CS inventory be taken?
Every other year, CII monthly. If new PIC, must do it when they take over.
When is annual pharmacy permit due?
April 30
What is length PIC can have planned absence?
</= 30 days
How long can PIC have unplanned absence?
</= 15 days
How many hours are required between consecutive shifts?
6 hours
How long must tech training documentation be kept?
2 years
List what things techs can do
-refill auth IF no changes
-data entry of rx info
-stock automated devices
-compound drugs
-prepare labels
-count meds
-accept e transfer of legend drug as long as refill is not an on hold rx
Can techs administer vaccines?
Yes must be 3 years and older and have PharmD supervision.
Pharmacist:tech ratio
1:4
If an intern is getting required practical experience they are not counted in that ratio. Versus if they are working their job performing tech duties then they are
What can interns not do that pharmacists can?
oversee techs
When do pharmacy licenses expire and how frequently?
Annually on 12/31
How much CE is needed to renew pharmacy license?
15 CE; 3 hours must be live. Keep records for 2 years.
How long does a pharmacist have to let board know about change of name or address?
14 days
Violating a statute in pharmacy practices is a misdemeanor or felony?
Misdemeanor
If multiple misdemeanors are seen what could happen?
Receive felony which results in automatic suspension of license.
Consequences to not complying with CE requirements?
$250/year
Discipline for unauthorized disclosure of PMP?
misdemeanor
Discipline for inproper sale of pseudophedrine?
Class 1 misdemeanor
If action is taken by another state what would VA do?
Prehearing consent order (PHCO) would comply with other state’s actions
Consequences to single dispensing error to minor/medically compromised/drug with narrow therapeutic index?
obtain hours of CE in subject of dispensing errors
Consequence of single dispensing error with no patient harm?
confidential consent agreement with CE in dispensing areas
What steps must a pharmacist take when theft of CS is noted?
-notify board IMMEDIATELY; 30 days to give full details –> keep records for two years
-notify DEA in writing in 1 business day; also complete DEA form 106 electronically within 45 days
-complete inventory of all CS immediately
How long must a pharmacist work legally to require a 30 min break?
6 hours
How long can a tech be in a training program as tech before registering with board as tech?
9 months
If you are no longer PIC, what do you do with your pharmacy permit?
Return to board asap
Free clinic pharmacy size
240 sq feet
Interns or techs can have keys to pharmacy when pharmacist is on duty. True or false
True-cannot have access when they are off duty
Do remote pharmacy techs need to be registered in VA?
Pharmacy technicians at the remote pharmacy shall either be registered in Virginia or possess credentials substantially equivalent to those required for a technician registered in Virginia
Techs are allowed to clarify quantity or refills for legend RX. True or false
True-as long as there is no change to original rx?
Self inspection is required prior to board visit
False-strongly encouraged
How long do you have to contest board inspection findings?
-14 days to submit documentation contesting
-30 days request conference to discuss with board
When does a PIC need to surrender pharmacy permit to the board?
-closing of practice
-changes to partnership composition
-PIC gone for more than 30 days
-if you have unexpected absence of 15 days, you need to let board know and obtain new PIC
Techs can accept electronic transfers?
True
Techs can accept CS refill authorizations?
Yes CIII-V as long as no changes to rx
