Responsibilities of Pharmacy Personnel

Question 1

How many years experience to be PIC?

Answer 1

2

Question 2

Once a new pharmacy permit has been issued how long prior to opening date can drugs be stocked on shelf?

Answer 2

14 days

Question 3

If PIC changes, must take CII through CV inventory (true or false)?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

How many pharmacies can a PIC be in charge of?

Answer 4

max of 2

Question 5

After PIC change how long do you have to get new PIC on pharmacy license?

Answer 5

14 days

Question 6

How long must PIC keep records for?

Answer 6

2 years

Question 7

How frequently must CS inventory be taken?

Answer 7

Every other year, CII monthly. If new PIC, must do it when they take over.

Question 8

When is annual pharmacy permit due?

Answer 8

April 30

Question 9

What is length PIC can have planned absence?

Answer 9

</= 30 days

Question 10

How long can PIC have unplanned absence?

Answer 10

</= 15 days

Question 11

How many hours are required between consecutive shifts?

Answer 11

6 hours

Question 12

How long must tech training documentation be kept?

Answer 12

2 years

Question 13

List what things techs can do

Answer 13

-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

Question 14

Can techs administer vaccines?

Answer 14

Yes must be 3 years and older and have PharmD supervision.

Question 15

Pharmacist:tech ratio

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What can interns not do that pharmacists can?

Answer 16

oversee techs

Question 17

When do pharmacy licenses expire and how frequently?

Answer 17

Annually on 12/31

Question 18

How much CE is needed to renew pharmacy license?

Answer 18

15 CE; 3 hours must be live. Keep records for 2 years.

Question 19

How long does a pharmacist have to let board know about change of name or address?

Answer 19

14 days

Question 20

Violating a statute in pharmacy practices is a misdemeanor or felony?

Answer 20

Misdemeanor

Question 21

If multiple misdemeanors are seen what could happen?

Answer 21

Receive felony which results in automatic suspension of license.

Question 22

Consequences to not complying with CE requirements?

Answer 22

$250/year

Question 23

Discipline for unauthorized disclosure of PMP?

Answer 23

misdemeanor

Question 24

Discipline for inproper sale of pseudophedrine?

Answer 24

Class 1 misdemeanor

Question 25

If action is taken by another state what would VA do?

Answer 25

Prehearing consent order (PHCO) would comply with other state's actions

Question 26

Consequences to single dispensing error to minor/medically compromised/drug with narrow therapeutic index?

Answer 26

obtain hours of CE in subject of dispensing errors

Question 27

Consequence of single dispensing error with no patient harm?

Answer 27

confidential consent agreement with CE in dispensing areas

Question 28

What steps must a pharmacist take when theft of CS is noted?

Answer 28

-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

Question 29

How long must a pharmacist work legally to require a 30 min break?

Answer 29

6 hours

Question 30

How long can a tech be in a training program as tech before registering with board as tech?

Answer 30

9 months

Question 31

If you are no longer PIC, what do you do with your pharmacy permit?

Answer 31

Return to board asap

Question 32

Free clinic pharmacy size

Answer 32

240 sq feet

Question 33

Interns or techs can have keys to pharmacy when pharmacist is on duty. True or false

Answer 33

True-cannot have access when they are off duty

Question 34

Do remote pharmacy techs need to be registered in VA?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Techs are allowed to clarify quantity or refills for legend RX. True or false

Answer 35

True-as long as there is no change to original rx?

Question 36

Self inspection is required prior to board visit

Answer 36

False-strongly encouraged

Question 37

How long do you have to contest board inspection findings?

Answer 37

-14 days to submit documentation contesting -30 days request conference to discuss with board

Question 38

When does a PIC need to surrender pharmacy permit to the board?

Answer 38

-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

Question 39

Techs can accept electronic transfers?

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Techs can accept CS refill authorizations?

Answer 40

Yes CIII-V as long as no changes to rx