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Labeling by a manufacturer or packager of nonprescription drugs or commercially packaged legend drugs and devices is considered 'practice of pharmacy'.
Labeling by a manufacturer or packager of nonprescription drugs or commercially packaged legend drugs and devices is considered 'practice of pharmacy'.
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Which vaccines can be administered by pharmacists for patients 6 years of age and older?
Which vaccines can be administered by pharmacists for patients 6 years of age and older?
Which vaccines can be administered by pharmacists to patients 13 years of age and older?
Which vaccines can be administered by pharmacists to patients 13 years of age and older?
Under which prescribers can pharmacists administer vaccines via a collaborative practice agreement?
Under which prescribers can pharmacists administer vaccines via a collaborative practice agreement?
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What is the database where patient vaccine information gets entered?
What is the database where patient vaccine information gets entered?
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Mixing or reconstituting a drug according to a manufacturer's label is considered compounding.
Mixing or reconstituting a drug according to a manufacturer's label is considered compounding.
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Preparing drugs for research, teaching, or chemical analysis is not considered compounding.
Preparing drugs for research, teaching, or chemical analysis is not considered compounding.
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How many public members are on the state board of pharmacy?
How many public members are on the state board of pharmacy?
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How many pharmacists are members of the board of pharmacy, and what are their requirements?
How many pharmacists are members of the board of pharmacy, and what are their requirements?
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How are members of the board appointed?
How are members of the board appointed?
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The Minnesota State Pharmaceutical Association and the Minnesota Society of Hospital Pharmacists may jointly recommend __ names for each pharmacist to be appointed.
The Minnesota State Pharmaceutical Association and the Minnesota Society of Hospital Pharmacists may jointly recommend __ names for each pharmacist to be appointed.
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The board shall annually elect one of its members as president, one as vice-president, and a pharmacist, who may or may not be a member, as secretary.
The board shall annually elect one of its members as president, one as vice-president, and a pharmacist, who may or may not be a member, as secretary.
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The board basically oversees everything regarding drugs except...
The board basically oversees everything regarding drugs except...
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When one received a cease and desist order and wishes to request a hearing, a hearing must be held not later than __ days after the request for the hearing is received by the board.
When one received a cease and desist order and wishes to request a hearing, a hearing must be held not later than __ days after the request for the hearing is received by the board.
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Within __ days after receiving the report of the administrative law judge, the board shall issue a further order vacating or making permanent the cease and desist order.
Within __ days after receiving the report of the administrative law judge, the board shall issue a further order vacating or making permanent the cease and desist order.
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If no hearing is requested within __ days of service of the order, the cease and desist order will become permanent.
If no hearing is requested within __ days of service of the order, the cease and desist order will become permanent.
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The board shall require pharmacists and pharmacies to make available to patients information on sources of lower cost prescription drugs.
The board shall require pharmacists and pharmacies to make available to patients information on sources of lower cost prescription drugs.
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A pharmacist who has allowed their license to lapse will need to do what to reinstate the license?
A pharmacist who has allowed their license to lapse will need to do what to reinstate the license?
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When and how often do owners of pharmacies and manufacturers/wholesalers need to report to the board any opiate transactions?
When and how often do owners of pharmacies and manufacturers/wholesalers need to report to the board any opiate transactions?
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When and how often does the board notify manufacturers who sell, deliver, or distribute an opiate within or into the state 2,000,000 or more units to pay the registration fee?
When and how often does the board notify manufacturers who sell, deliver, or distribute an opiate within or into the state 2,000,000 or more units to pay the registration fee?
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When the board determines that the manufacturer must pay the opiate registration fee, by when must the manufacturer comply?
When the board determines that the manufacturer must pay the opiate registration fee, by when must the manufacturer comply?
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The board must make a decision concerning a dispute no later than __ days after receiving the required dispute forms.
The board must make a decision concerning a dispute no later than __ days after receiving the required dispute forms.
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Study Notes
Practice of Pharmacy
- Labeling by manufacturers or packagers of nonprescription or legend drugs is not classified as the practice of pharmacy.
Pharmacists and Vaccinations
- Pharmacists can administer COVID-19 and influenza vaccines to patients aged 6 years and older.
- For patients aged 13 years and older, pharmacists can administer all other vaccines besides COVID-19 and influenza.
Collaborative Practice Agreements
- Vaccines can be administered by pharmacists under collaborative practice agreements with:
- Physicians
- Physician assistants
- Advanced practice registered nurses
Vaccination Database
- Patient vaccine information is recorded in the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection.
Compounding Regulations
- Mixing or reconstituting a drug according to the manufacturer's label is not classified as compounding.
- Preparing drugs for research or teaching that will not be given to patients is not considered compounding.
State Board of Pharmacy Composition
- The Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy comprises 3 public members.
- There are 6 pharmacists on the board, each with at least 5 years of experience.
Board Appointments
- Board members are appointed by the governor.
- Both the Minnesota State Pharmaceutical Association and the Minnesota Society of Hospital Pharmacists can jointly recommend 5 names for pharmacist appointments.
Board Elections and Responsibilities
- The board annually elects a president and vice-president from its members, and a secretary who may or may not be a member.
- The board oversees drug-related matters, excluding financial, sales, or pricing data.
Cease and Desist Orders
- A hearing following a cease and desist order request must be held within 10 days.
- The board must issue an order concerning the cease and desist order within 15 days of the administrative law judge’s report.
- If no hearing is requested within 30 days of the order, it becomes permanent.
Prescription Drug Information
- The board mandates that pharmacists and pharmacies provide patients with information on lower-cost prescription drug sources.
License Reinstatement
- Pharmacists with a lapsed license can reinstate it with board approval and payment of up to $1,000 in fees.
Opiate Transaction Reporting
- Owners of pharmacies and manufacturers/wholesalers must report annual opiate transactions by March 1.
- Wholesalers need to report all opiate distributions to authorized entities, while pharmacies must report any opiate transactions not reported by wholesalers.
Annual Fees and Compliance
- Manufacturers distributing 2,000,000 or more opiate units must be notified annually by April 1 to pay a $250,000 registration fee.
- Manufacturers have 30 days to comply with the fee after notification, with disputes resolved within 60 days. Refunds are issued if fees are incorrectly assessed.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 152 of the MN MPJE with these flashcards. This quiz covers important details about pharmacy practices, including labeling and vaccine administration. Perfect for pharmacy students and professionals prepping for their exams.
