104 Questions
What is the application fee for a Foreign Graduate seeking pharmacist licensure in Texas?
$338 + $255
How many CE hours are required for renewal of a pharmacist license in Texas?
30 CE hours
What is the minimum number of Intern hours required for pharmacists in Texas?
1740 hours
Which of the following documents is NOT required for pharmacist applications in Texas?
Reference Letters
For how many years can a pharmacist serve on the Board in Texas?
Two 6-year terms
How often do Board members convene in Texas?
Quarterly
How long do board members in Texas serve?
6 years
Who are eligible to serve as pharmacist members on the Texas State Board of Pharmacy?
Pharmacists representing Class A or Class C pharmacies, resident of Texas, licensed in Texas for at least 5 years prior to appointment and actively practicing pharmacy
Who prohibits pharmacist members and their spouses from lobbying on behalf of any profession regulated by the board?
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
How are the board members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy selected?
By appointment by the Governor, with concurrence by the Senate
What is the term limit for board members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy?
2 consecutive full terms
Which category of board members must not be employed or paid as a consultant for any healthcare association in Texas?
Pharmacists
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a student to apply for a pharmacy intern license in Texas?
Payment of an application fee
Which of the following does NOT affect the duration of a student-internship in Texas?
Obtaining a Texas PhD degree
How many hours of internship are required for ACPE approval in Texas?
1,740 hours
Under what circumstances does a pharmacy internship expire in Texas?
Upon obtaining a Texas pharmacist license
What is the supervision requirement for a pharmacy student internship in Texas?
Supervision by a pharmacist preceptor
What is the duration of an extended internship in Texas?
Two years
What is a requirement for a pharmacist to serve on the Texas State Board of Pharmacy?
Must be licensed in Texas for at least 5 years prior to appointment
How many members are on the Texas State Board of Pharmacy?
11 members
What is a restriction on pharmacist members and their spouses?
Prohibited from lobbying on behalf of any profession regulated by the board
Who appoints the members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy?
The Governor
Under what circumstances does a pharmacy internship NOT expire in Texas, according to the given text?
The internship does not expire
What is the role of the President of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy?
Chairs the board
What is the term length for board members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy?
6 years
What is the maximum number of hours an applicant can credit per week for ACPE approval in Texas, according to the given text?
50 hours
According to the given text, who must not be employed or paid as a consultant for any healthcare association in Texas when serving as a board member?
Public members
What is the minimum number of Intern hours required for pharmacists in Texas, according to the given text?
1,740 hours
According to the given text, how many years can a pharmacist serve on the Board in Texas?
Unspecified in the text
Which of the following does NOT affect the duration of a student-internship in Texas, according to the given text?
The number of years enrolled in an ACPE-approved college of pharmacy
What is the minimum age requirement for a foreign graduate to apply for pharmacist licensure in Texas?
18
What is the total cost for a foreign graduate to apply for pharmacist licensure in Texas, including the application fee and the FPGEC fee?
$593
What is the minimum number of intern hours required for pharmacy students in Texas?
1740
How many hours of continued education (CE) are required for renewal of a pharmacist license in Texas?
30
What are the special CE requirements for renewal of a pharmacist license in Texas?
Texas Pharmacy Laws, Pain Management, Prescribing and Monitoring Controlled Substances, Mental Health Awareness, Human Trafficking Prevention
In a long-term care setting, who is permitted to remove drugs and devices without pharmacy staff present?
Registered professional nurse
What is the requirement for accessing controlled medications in a long-term care setting based on the text?
Not specified
Who is authorized to dispense/administer medication in a long-term care setting according to the text?
Registered professional nurse
What is the stipulated emergency dispensing requirement in a long-term care setting as per the information provided?
Judgement-based decision by the pharmacist
What are the requirements concerning IV labeling for a dispensing unit in a long-term care setting?
Not specified
Who is allowed to access medications without pharmacy staff in a long-term care setting?
Designated licensed nurse or practitioner
Which of the following individuals is NOT allowed to call in legend, schedule III-V prescriptions on behalf of a prescriber?
A receptionist
Which of the following tasks is an intern NOT allowed to perform independently, even when working under the supervision of a pharmacist?
Supervise pharmacy technicians or pharmacy technician trainees
When an intern is calling in a prescription, who MUST they identify during the communication?
The prescriber
Which of the following responsibilities can pharmacy technicians NOT perform?
Identify themselves as a pharmacist
When transferring prescriptions between pharmacies, which of the following pieces of information must NOT be provided?
The name of the designated agent of the prescriber
Which of the following individuals can receive a new prescription via phone or voicemail, but NOT through refills?
A pharmacist
Which of the following requirements must be met for a pharmacy facility with 100 beds or less in Texas?
It must have pharmacist services part-time or on a consulting basis
What license must a facility engaged in sterile compounding obtain in Texas?
Class C-S license
What is the role of a pharmacist in a pharmacy with a Class C license in Texas?
To work part-time or on a consulting basis
Which of the following is a type of limited dangerous drugs or devices that can be stored, administered, provided, or dispensed to outpatients in a location other than a physician's office?
Drugs approved for the clinic's formulary
What is the pharmacy's data processing system in Texas required to maintain for the identity of individuals?
It must not be altered
For what type of pharmacy is tech-check-tech an option in Texas?
Pharmacies with an ongoing clinical pharmacy program
Can clerks/cashiers/others receive new prescriptions via phone/voicemail?
No
Can interns transfer prescriptions?
No
Under what conditions can a provider call in a schedule II prescription?
Yes, under certain conditions
Can technicians receive new prescriptions via phone/voicemail?
No, except for refill authorizations
What must be provided verbally or via fax during a prescription transfer?
Prescription medication name
Can interns perform any duty a pharmacist performs, except?
Supervising pharmacy technicians
What is the circumstance under which a pharmacist may grant an emergency refill according to 22 TAC §291.34?
When the prescription has no refills remaining and the other pharmacy cannot be contacted
Who is authorized to access medications without pharmacy staff in a long-term care setting?
Only a designated licensed nurse or practitioner
What is a requirement for a pharmacist to determine an emergency refill is appropriate?
The pharmacist's professional judgment deems it necessary
Who can dispense/administer medication in a long-term care setting?
Registered professional nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or someone under direct delegation by a physician
What is a requirement for an emergency refill according to 22 TAC §291.34?
The pharmacist complies with clauses (ii) - (vi) of this subparagraph
Who can access controlled medications in a long-term care setting?
Not specified
What is the maximum number of beds a facility can have before it is required to be under continuous supervision by an on-site pharmacist?
101
What is the minimum frequency a pharmacist must be on-site at a facility with 100 beds or less?
Every 7 days
What license must a facility obtain if it is engaged in sterile compounding?
Class C-S license
Who can access medications without pharmacy staff in a long-term care setting based on the text?
Designated licensed nurses or practitioners
What happens if a pharmacist can't contact another pharmacy to transfer the remaining prescription refills, and there are no refills left?
The pharmacist determines if an emergency refill is appropriate
Who determines if a request for an emergency refill meets the requirements of clause (i) of the provided text?
The pharmacist
Who can administer medication in a long-term care setting?
Registered professional nurse
What is the individual under direct delegation orders by a physician allowed to do in a long-term care setting?
Administer medication
In a long-term care unit, who may remove controlled medications without the presence of pharmacy staff?
Designated licensed nurses
What is the primary difference between a Class C and a Class C-ASC facility?
The location of the facility
In a pharmacy with a Class C license, what is the minimum requirement for pharmacist supervision?
Pharmacist on-site at least once a week
What information must be recorded in a pharmacy's data processing system regarding the identity of individuals?
The record shall not be altered
What type of license must a facility obtain if it is engaged in sterile compounding?
Class C-S license
What is an option for pharmacies with an ongoing clinical pharmacy program?
Tech-check-tech
What is the requirement for pharmacist services in a facility with 101 beds or more?
Continuous supervision by an on-site pharmacist
Which of the following individuals is allowed to call in legend, schedule III-V prescriptions on behalf of a prescriber?
A designated agent of the prescriber
Which of the following tasks is an intern NOT allowed to perform independently, even when working under the supervision of a pharmacist?
Present or identify himself/herself as a pharmacist
Which of the following documents is NOT required for pharmacist applications in Texas?
Proof of completing a residency program
For how many years can a pharmacist serve on the Texas State Board of Pharmacy?
Five years
Which of the following is a type of limited dangerous drugs or devices that can be stored, administered, provided, or dispensed to outpatients in a location other than a physician's office?
Drugs for which a prescriber has given authorization to administer
What license must a facility engaged in sterile compounding obtain in Texas?
A Class C license
What license must a facility engaged in sterile compounding obtain in Texas if it has 101 beds or more?
Class C-S
In a Class C facility, what is the required ratio of pharmacists to technicians according to the text?
No set ratio
What pharmacy practice does Tech-check-tech become an option for in Texas?
Class C
For a pharmacy with 100 beds or less, what is the minimum frequency for a pharmacist to be on-site according to the text?
Once a week
In a Class C-ASC facility, what distinguishes it from a standard Class C pharmacy according to the provided text?
Exists in a free-standing ambulatory surgical center
What is the requirement for updating the data regarding the identity of individuals in a pharmacy's data processing system?
Do not alter
Under what circumstance can a pharmacist dispense an emergency refill?
When the pharmacist is unable to contact the other pharmacy to transfer the remaining prescription refills or there are no refills remaining
Who can access medications without pharmacy staff in a long-term care setting?
Only a designated licensed nurse or practitioner
What is the requirement for a pharmacist to dispense an emergency refill?
The pharmacist must comply with the requirements of clauses (ii) - (vi) of this subparagraph
In a long-term care setting, who can dispense/administer medication?
A registered professional nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or an individual under direct delegation orders by a physician
What is not specified in the given text regarding long-term care settings?
Requirements on IV labeling for dispensing units
Under what circumstance can a pharmacist proceed with an emergency refill?
When the pharmacist is unable to contact the other pharmacy to transfer the remaining prescription refills or there are no refills remaining
Which of the following is a task that cannot be performed independently by a pharmacy intern, even under the supervision of a pharmacist?
Independently supervising pharmacy technicians or pharmacy technician trainees
Under what circumstances can a provider call in a schedule II prescription?
Under certain conditions as specified by the Board of Pharmacy
Who is authorized to access medications without pharmacy staff in a long-term care setting?
Individuals under direct delegation orders by a physician
Which of the following is a requirement for a pharmacist to serve on the Texas State Board of Pharmacy?
Pharmacist members must be registered pharmacists in Texas
Which of the following is a primary difference between a Class C and a Class C-ASC facility?
Class C facilities cannot store, administer, or provide limited dangerous drugs or devices, while Class C-ASC can
Which of the following tasks is an intern NOT allowed to perform independently, even when working under the supervision of a pharmacist?
Supervising pharmacy technicians or pharmacy technician trainees
Study Notes
Pharmacy Regulations
Phone Rx
- Prescription information must be transmitted directly to the pharmacy or through a data communication device that ensures confidential information is not accessed (unless for legal purposes) and that the prescription information is not altered during transmission.
- Who can phone in prescriptions: prescriber, staff, or receptionist.
- Information that must be provided: initials or ID code of transcribing pharmacist and the name of prescriber or prescriber’s agent communicating the info.
- A designated agent of a prescriber may call in legend, schedule III-V prescriptions.
- Can a provider call in a schedule II? Yes, under certain conditions.
Interns
- Can interns perform duties: yes, under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Can interns receive new prescriptions: no, except via phone/voicemail for refills.
- Can interns transfer prescriptions: yes, verbally or via fax.
Technicians
- Can technicians receive new prescriptions: no, except for refill authorizations.
- Can clerks/cashiers/others receive new prescriptions: no.
Transfer Rx
- Information that must be provided: verbally or via fax.
Long-Term Care
- Who can dispense/administer medication: registered professional nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or an individual under direct delegation orders by a physician.
- Who can access dispensing units: not specified.
- Who can access medications without pharmacy staff: only a designated licensed nurse or practitioner may remove such drugs and devices.
Licensing and Registration
- Pharmacy intern new license/registration required: yes.
- Who can apply: students currently enrolled in an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.
- Application fee: technically none, but there is a $50 background check fee.
- Hours required: 1,740 hours required by ACPE.
- Current enrollment/good standing required: yes (for student-internship).
- Preceptor required: yes.
Board of Pharmacy
- Composition: 11 members (7 pharmacists, 1 pharmacy technician, 3 public members).
- Board members selected: appointed by the Governor, with concurrence by the Senate.
- Term length: 6 years.
Licensure Requirements
- Who can apply: foreign graduate age 18.
- Application fee: $338 (variable cost of transfer/reciprocity + FPGEC $255).
- CE hours for renewal: 30.
- Special CE requirements: Texas Pharmacy Laws or Rules – 1 hr, Pain Management – 1 hr annually, Prescribing and Monitoring Controlled Substances – 2 hrs, etc.### Pharmacy Regulations
- Record of individual identity must not be altered in the pharmacy's data processing system.
Compounding and Licensing
- If a facility is engaged in sterile compounding, it must obtain a Class C-S license.
- A facility with 101 beds or more must have continuous supervision by an on-site pharmacist.
- A facility with 100 beds or less must have pharmacist services part-time or on a consulting basis, with a pharmacist on-site at least once every 7 days.
- There is no set ratio of pharmacists to technicians in a Class C facility.
Class C-ASC and Pharmacy Settings
- Class C-ASC refers to Class C pharmacies in a free-standing ambulatory surgical center.
- A facility/location other than a physician's office, where limited types of dangerous drugs or devices are stored, administered, provided, or dispensed to outpatients, must meet certain requirements.
Emergency Refills
- A pharmacist may dispense an emergency refill if:
- A reasonable effort has been made to contact the other pharmacy to transfer the remaining prescription refills, but it was unsuccessful.
- There are no refills remaining on the prescription.
- The pharmacist determines that the request is appropriate and meets the requirements.
- The pharmacist complies with the requirements of clauses (ii) - (vi).
Long-Term Care and Dispensing
- Registered professional nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or an individual under direct delegation orders by a physician can dispense/administer medication in long-term care settings.
- Only a designated licensed nurse or practitioner may remove drugs and devices from dispensing units.
Pharmacy Operations and Security
- Record keeping requirements: prescriptions must be transmitted directly to the pharmacy or through a data communication device that ensures confidential information is not accessed (unless for legal purposes) and that the prescription information is not altered during transmission.
Prescription and Dispensing Requirements
- Phone Rx: must include initials or ID code of transcribing pharmacist and the name of prescriber or prescriber's agent communicating the information.
- A designated agent of a prescriber may call in legend, schedule III-V prescriptions.
- Providers can call in schedule II prescriptions under certain conditions.
Intern and Technician Roles
- Interns can perform any duty a pharmacist performs under the supervision of a pharmacist, except:
- Presenting or identifying themselves as a pharmacist.
- Signing or initialing any document that requires a pharmacist's signature or initials.
- Independently supervising pharmacy technicians or pharmacy technician trainees.
- Interns cannot receive new prescriptions via phone/voicemail or refills.
- Technicians can only initiate and receive refill authorizations.
- Clerks/cashiers/others cannot receive new prescriptions via phone/voicemail or refills.
Transfer of Prescriptions
- Interns can transfer prescriptions.
- Information must be provided verbally or via fax.
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