Texas 2022, part 2 Flashcards
In certain circumstances, Texas pharmacists can sign prescription drug orders. Does that legally make them a practitioner under TDDA?
Nope
The only kind of prescription from Canada/Mexico that can be taken (non-controlled) is through what?
Written prescription only
What are the different ways a physician-delegated Texas pharmacist can give a prescription?
Electronic, fax, or written, but NOT verbally
Can a physician-delegated Texas pharmacist write a script for control products?
No
Can a Texas optometrist (T) or therapeutic optometrist/glaucoma specialist (TG) prescribe controls?
Only C3-5 but limited to one 3 day supply through any form (written, electronic, fax, verbal)
Can an out-of-state physician, dentist, veterinarian, or podiatrist prescribe a controlled product?
C3-5, no limitations
C2, generally no unless pharmacy has plan approved by TSBP or in emergency situations
Can an out-of-state PA/APRN prescribe controls?
No, in-state they can
Can a Canadian or Mexican practitioner prescribe controls?
Nope
What is the rule against physicians prescribing medications for themselves, family, or close relationships with?
Texas Medical Board does not allow it unless there is an immediate need for no more than a 72 hour supply
What happens to a prescription if a physician dies?
Pharmacist may dispense a 30 day supply and inform patient they must find a new practitioner
How old do you have to be to purchase dextromethorphan?
18 years old
What is a Class A pharmacy?
Community
What is a Class B pharmacy?
Nuclear
What is a Class C pharmacy?
Institutional (hospital)
What is a Class D pharmacy?
Clinic
What is a Class E pharmacy?
Nonresident
Which pharmacy classes compound sterile products?
A, C, E
What is the difference between a medication order and prescription drug order?
Medication order = admin of a drug (inpatient setting)
Prescription drug order = dispensing of a drug (outpatient setting)
ACPE requires how many IPPE and APPE hours that need to be completed for an intern?
300 hours = IPPE
1440 hours = APPE
Cant receive more than 50hrs/week
What are the requirements of a pharmacist preceptor?
- 1 yr experience or 6 months of residency training
- 3hrs of training through ACPE every 2 years
- Supervise only 1 intern (excluding those from school)
Of the 30 hours required of CEs for a pharmacist, what must they contain?
1hr = Texas law
1hr/year (2hr total) = pain management
2hrs = procedures of prescribing
How long do you keep CE hours for?
Keep for 3 years
For a change in pharmacy location, when should TSBP be notified?
30 days before change in writing
Can a practitioner prohibit the substitution of a generic? What are some restrictions on them?
Yes they can prohibit by writing on the face of Rx and in their own handwriting or verbally say it (Medicaid or electronic RXs requires them to mail/fax within 30 days)
They can NOT just check a box or use a preprinted stamp to indicate this
Can a pharmacist dispense a drug in a different dosage form? What are the limitations?
Yes they can, with patient’s consent and notification to prescriber
Can you copy your license/certificates?
No, only the pocket license cards
A pharmacist may dispense any controlled or noncontrolled medications that does not exceed what time frame?
72hrs
If a governor declares a disaster AND if notified by TSBP, a pharmacist may dispense any controlled or noncontrolled medication with how much supply?
30 day supply
A pharmacist may accelerate a refill or change a Rx to a 90 day supply if….
- Total amount allows it
- Pt consents to it
- Dr. is notified electronically or by phone
- Not a psychotropic drug
- At least 18+
What are the major notifications required to TSBP?
- Most things are within 10 days
- Change of pharmacy location = 30 days prior
- Forged Rx and significant loss/theft = immediately
- Change of pharmacy name = 10 days prior
When can a physician DISPENSE in Texas?
- Provide 72hr supply (non-controlled)
- Rural area
- Veterinarians can do this
Pharmacist:Tech ratio in Class A pharmacy?
1:6 as long as the max trainee limit is 3, if only trainees are there then the limit is 1:3
Pharmacist:Tech ratio in Class C pharmacy?
None
Pharmacist:Tech ratio in Class G pharmacy?
None
Prior to closing a pharmacy, what must the PIC do?
Notify DEA at least 14 days prior + post closing notice informing all patients
On closing day of a pharmacy, what must a PIC do?
Take closing inventory, transfer Rx orders, and remove all signs indicating that it is a pharmacy