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Describe the composition of the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
8 pharmacists, 1 technician, 1 public person, 1 nurse, 1 physician, 1 safety and quality.
How many members are on the Board?
13
What are the requirements to become a Board member?
2 pharmacists from chain pharmacy, 2 pharmacists from independent, 1 sterile pharmacist, 1 compound pharmacist, 1 academic.
Who appoints the Board members?
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What are the experience requirements for a Board member?
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How is an Independent Pharmacist defined?
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What is the term of years that a Board member can serve?
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Can a Board member be re-appointed?
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What are the requirements for a Board Meeting?
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How often does the Board meet?
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Can the Board appoint agents? If yes, describe who the agents are and their roles.
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What training is required for Board agents?
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Registration expiration date for a pharmacist: every ______ years.
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CE requirements for registered pharmacists require ______ CE contact hours each year.
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What are the 6 requirements for pharmacists working under collaborating practice agreements?
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What are the 4 limitations for retail pharmacists practicing under the collaborating practice agreements?
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Can a retail pharmacy employ a physician for the purpose of maintaining establishing or entering into a practice agreement with a patient?
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What is the Board's role in the national data reporting system?
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Who does the outsourcing facility need to register with for FDA role?
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A defective drug preparation log documenting the recalled drug preparation shall be kept by the pharmacy including information on what?
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Study Notes
Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Composition
- Composed of 8 pharmacists, 1 pharmacy technician, 1 public member, 1 nurse, 1 physician, and 1 safety and quality representative.
Membership Details
- Total of 13 members on the Board.
- Board members include 2 pharmacists from chain pharmacies, 2 pharmacists from independent pharmacies, 1 sterile pharmacist, 1 compound pharmacist, and 1 academic.
Appointment and Experience
- Board members are appointed by the governor.
- Members must have 7 consecutive years of relevant experience.
Definition of Independent Pharmacists
- An independent pharmacist is defined as one managing 10 stores within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Term and Reappointment
- Each Board member serves a 3-year term.
- Members can be re-appointed for up to 2 terms.
Board Meeting Requirements
- Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of December.
- Meetings occur in January, May, and October, with potential for monthly meetings as necessary.
Agents and Their Training
- The Board can appoint agents, specifically inspectors.
- Required training includes knowledge of USP 797 (sterile compounding) and USP 795 (non-sterile compounding).
Registration Expiration Dates
- Pharmacists: every 2 years.
- Retail pharmacies: every odd year.
- Outsourcing pharmacies: every odd year.
- Wholesalers: annually.
- Pharmacy technicians: biannually on their birthday.
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
- Registered pharmacists are mandated to complete 20 CE contact hours each year.
- Of these, 5 hours must be in sterile compounding and 3 hours in complex compounding.
Collaborating Drug Therapy Management
- Defined as initiating, monitoring, modifying, and discontinuing a patient’s drug therapy under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Renewal of this management occurs biannually.
Pharmacists Under Collaborating Practice Agreements
- Requirements include:
- Current license
- $1 million insurance
- 5 years of experience or residency
- Specialization
- 5 additional CE hours
- Participation in a medication assistant program.
Limitations for Retail Pharmacists
- Must serve patients over 18 years old.
- Can only extend prescriptions for 30 days.
- Authorized to administer vaccines.
- Can only schedule medications classified as Schedule 6.
Employment Restrictions
- Retail pharmacies cannot employ a physician for practice agreements with patients.
Board's Role in National Data Reporting
- The Board participates in the NABP regarding pharmacy hearing provisions.
Outsourcing Facility Registration
- Outsourcing facilities must register with the FDA and undergo inspection within 2 years, also requiring registration with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Defective Drug Preparation Log
- Pharmacies must maintain a log documenting recalled drug preparations, including records retained for 10 years.
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Test your knowledge on the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as outlined in Chapter 13. This quiz covers the composition, member requirements, and structure of the Board. Ideal for pharmacy students and professionals preparing for their board exams.
