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Under what circumstances can a pharmacy deliver a new or refilled prescription off premises without consent?
Under what circumstances can a pharmacy deliver a new or refilled prescription off premises without consent?
- When the patient has a history of non-adherence to medication
- When the prescription is for a controlled substance
- Never, consent is always required (correct)
- In cases where the patient is unable to provide consent
What happens to medications sent to patients without their consent?
What happens to medications sent to patients without their consent?
- They are destroyed in accordance with applicable law (correct)
- They are donated to charity
- They are given to another patient
- They are returned to the pharmacy inventory
Who can furnish a copy of a prescription for a controlled substance?
Who can furnish a copy of a prescription for a controlled substance?
- The pharmacist who filled the prescription
- Any licensed practitioner authorized to write such prescription (correct)
- Only the prescribing practitioner
- The patient or an authorized individual
What is required for an oral prescription for a controlled substance?
What is required for an oral prescription for a controlled substance?
Who can communicate an oral prescription or authorization for refill to a pharmacist?
Who can communicate an oral prescription or authorization for refill to a pharmacist?
What must a pharmacist do when receiving an oral authorization for a prescription refill?
What must a pharmacist do when receiving an oral authorization for a prescription refill?
How long must records of prescriptions be maintained for?
How long must records of prescriptions be maintained for?
What information must prescription records indicate?
What information must prescription records indicate?
What is the exception to the requirement for obtaining patient consent for off-premises delivery of prescriptions?
What is the exception to the requirement for obtaining patient consent for off-premises delivery of prescriptions?
Who can furnish a copy of a prescription for a non-controlled substance?
Who can furnish a copy of a prescription for a non-controlled substance?
What is the primary purpose of the prescriber's signature on a prescription?
What is the primary purpose of the prescriber's signature on a prescription?
What must be imprinted on every prescription written in the state?
What must be imprinted on every prescription written in the state?
What is the consequence if the prescriber writes 'd a w' in the box or inserts an electronic direction?
What is the consequence if the prescriber writes 'd a w' in the box or inserts an electronic direction?
What is the size of the box where the prescriber writes 'd a w'?
What is the size of the box where the prescriber writes 'd a w'?
Under what circumstances can a pharmacist dispense a brand name product without substituting with a generic product?
Under what circumstances can a pharmacist dispense a brand name product without substituting with a generic product?
What must the pharmacist do when dispensing a brand name product in a medical emergency situation?
What must the pharmacist do when dispensing a brand name product in a medical emergency situation?
What is the role of the prescriber in informing the patient about the prescribed product?
What is the role of the prescriber in informing the patient about the prescribed product?
What is the purpose of the box below the signature line on a prescription form?
What is the purpose of the box below the signature line on a prescription form?
What happens when an interchangeable biological product is not available and a medical emergency situation exists?
What happens when an interchangeable biological product is not available and a medical emergency situation exists?
What is true about the regulation of prescription forms?
What is true about the regulation of prescription forms?
When can a practitioner issue a prescription that is not electronic?
When can a practitioner issue a prescription that is not electronic?
What happens to a waiver for electronic prescribing after the practitioner gains the capability to use electronic prescribing?
What happens to a waiver for electronic prescribing after the practitioner gains the capability to use electronic prescribing?
Can an outsourcing facility distribute or dispense drugs to a person pursuant to a prescription without being registered as a pharmacy in this state?
Can an outsourcing facility distribute or dispense drugs to a person pursuant to a prescription without being registered as a pharmacy in this state?
What must a practitioner indicate in the patient's health record when issuing a prescription under paragraph (b) of subdivision ten?
What must a practitioner indicate in the patient's health record when issuing a prescription under paragraph (b) of subdivision ten?
Can a pharmacy that receives an electronic prescription transfer or forward it to another pharmacy?
Can a pharmacy that receives an electronic prescription transfer or forward it to another pharmacy?
What is the maximum supply of a controlled substance that can be prescribed when it would be impractical to issue an electronic prescription?
What is the maximum supply of a controlled substance that can be prescribed when it would be impractical to issue an electronic prescription?
When can a practitioner issue a prescription that is not electronic to be dispensed by a pharmacy located outside the state?
When can a practitioner issue a prescription that is not electronic to be dispensed by a pharmacy located outside the state?
What must a practitioner do upon gaining the capability to use electronic prescribing while under a waiver?
What must a practitioner do upon gaining the capability to use electronic prescribing while under a waiver?
What is the purpose of the waiver process established in regulation?
What is the purpose of the waiver process established in regulation?
What types of facilities are exempt from the provisions of this subdivision concerning pharmacists?
What types of facilities are exempt from the provisions of this subdivision concerning pharmacists?
What must be included in a prescription form according to the stated requirements?
What must be included in a prescription form according to the stated requirements?
Which of the following actions would result in a violation of this subdivision?
Which of the following actions would result in a violation of this subdivision?
What penalty is suggested for a violation of this subdivision?
What penalty is suggested for a violation of this subdivision?
Under what condition can a pharmacist dispense a drug?
Under what condition can a pharmacist dispense a drug?
What is a requirement for prescriptions issued in this state?
What is a requirement for prescriptions issued in this state?
Which of the following is true regarding drug prescriptions?
Which of the following is true regarding drug prescriptions?
What should not be included in the area reserved for the prescriber’s signature on a prescription form?
What should not be included in the area reserved for the prescriber’s signature on a prescription form?
Which of the following is NOT a required label component for a prescription drug container?
Which of the following is NOT a required label component for a prescription drug container?
What is the legal basis for requiring a prescription for certain drugs?
What is the legal basis for requiring a prescription for certain drugs?
What does the text state regarding the refilling of prescriptions?
What does the text state regarding the refilling of prescriptions?
Which of the following individuals is NOT legally authorized to write a prescription for a controlled substance?
Which of the following individuals is NOT legally authorized to write a prescription for a controlled substance?
The text implies that the dispensing of prescription drugs is the sole responsibility of whom?
The text implies that the dispensing of prescription drugs is the sole responsibility of whom?
What specific information must be recorded in the pharmacist's prescription files?
What specific information must be recorded in the pharmacist's prescription files?
What does the text suggest about the dispensing of controlled substances?
What does the text suggest about the dispensing of controlled substances?
What is the purpose of the requirement that a prescription may not be refilled without explicit authorization?
What is the purpose of the requirement that a prescription may not be refilled without explicit authorization?
Study Notes
Prescription and Dispensing Requirements
- No drug requiring a prescription can be distributed or dispensed without a prescription written by a legally authorized person.
- Such drugs must be compounded or dispensed by a licensed pharmacist.
- Label requirements for dispensed drugs include:
- Name and address of the establishment
- Date compounded
- Prescription number
- Name of the prescriber
- Name and address of the patient
- Directions for use
Prescription Refills
- Prescriptions may not be refilled unless authorized by the prescriber.
- Refill instructions must be indicated on the original prescription.
- Date of each refilling must be indicated on the original prescription.
- Prescriptions for controlled substances have additional requirements.
Pharmacy Operations
- Pharmacies may furnish drugs to other pharmacies that do not have the drug in stock to fill a prescription.
- Pharmacies registered with the department may not deliver new or refilled prescriptions off-premises without patient consent.
- Patients may request copies of their prescriptions, which are for informational purposes only.
Controlled Substances
- Copies of prescriptions for controlled substances shall not be furnished to patients.
- Oral prescriptions for controlled substances must be filled according to article thirty-three of the public health law.
- Oral authorizations for refill of prescriptions for controlled substances may be made by a licensed practitioner.
Prescription Forms and Signatures
- Every prescription written in this state must be on a form containing a line for the prescriber's signature.
- The prescriber's signature validates the prescription.
- Electronic prescriptions require an electronic signature.
- Prescription forms must include a box for the prescriber to indicate "Dispense As Written."
Generic Drug Substitution
- Unless prohibited by the prescriber, pharmacists may substitute generic drugs for brand-name drugs.
- If a generic drug is not available, the pharmacist may dispense the brand-name drug if the patient is notified and agrees.
Emergency Situations
- In medical emergency situations, pharmacists may dispense brand-name drugs if generic substitutes are not available.
Prescription Restrictions
- No prescription forms may be used that authorize the dispensing of other drugs.
- No drug shall be dispensed if the prescription form includes other drugs.
Prescription Transfer
- Pharmacies may transfer electronic prescriptions to alternative pharmacies at the patient's request.
Waivers and Exemptions
- Practitioners may be exempt from electronic prescribing requirements due to economic hardship, technological limitations, or other exceptional circumstances.
- Waivers must be requested and approved through a process established by the commissioner of health.
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Quiz on the rules and regulations for prescription drugs, including distribution, compounding, and labeling requirements. Also covers prescription refill procedures.
