VA Licensure, Registration, and Operational Requirements

Question 1

What acts constitute unprofessional conduct?

Answer 1

1. failure to comply w/patient privacy requirements
2. being disruptive in a pharmacy and interfering with patient care
3. engaging in a relationship with a patient that is a boundary violation
4. failing to maintain safeguards against drug diversion
5. failing to respond to a dispensed error to protect the health and safety of the patient
6. delegating a task in the practice of pharmacy to someone who’s not adequately trained to perform it
7. failure by the pharmacist in charge to ensure that pharmacy interns and techs are currently and properly registered
8. failing to exercise professional judgement in determining whether a prescription meets legal requirements prior to dispensing

Question 2

How many hours of practical experience are required to become a pharmacist?

Answer 2

1500 hours

Question 3

What happens if an applicant fails the NAPLEX 3 times?

Answer 3

The applicant must complete an additional 1000 hours of practical experience prior to taking the exam again.

Question 4

On what day do pharmacist licenses expire?

Answer 4

December 31st every year

Question 5

What if a new pharmacist got his license on or after October 1st?

Answer 5

He won’t need to renew until Dec 31st of the following year

Question 6

What are the CE requirements?

Answer 6

A minimum of 15 contact hours or 1.5 CEU must be completed every year

Question 7

Can a pharmacy tech perform tasks restricted to a pharmacy tech prior to becoming licensed?

Answer 7

Yes as a trainee. A trainee may work as a tech without a license for up to 9 months while training.