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What is required on a written prescription for it to be considered valid?
What is required on a written prescription for it to be considered valid?
- The signee's electronic signature alone.
- The name, address, and age of the patient, and the prescriber's details. (correct)
- Only the medication name and dosage instructions.
- The name of the medication and the pharmacist's name.
Under what condition can a pharmacist omit information from a prescription?
Under what condition can a pharmacist omit information from a prescription?
- If the required information is readily available in pharmacy records. (correct)
- If the prescription is incomplete but submitted by a known prescriber.
- Only when dealing with electronic prescriptions.
- If the patient requests the omission.
What constitutes 'unprofessional conduct' in pharmacy practice?
What constitutes 'unprofessional conduct' in pharmacy practice?
- Dispensing medications without a patient history.
- Following instructions provided by the patient.
- Providing written prescriptions without the prescriber's profession listed. (correct)
- All of the above.
What does the term 'signature' include in the context of pharmacy practice?
What does the term 'signature' include in the context of pharmacy practice?
When can an inpatient's prescription be transmitted to the pharmacy?
When can an inpatient's prescription be transmitted to the pharmacy?
What information is NOT required on a prescription label?
What information is NOT required on a prescription label?
How should a pharmacist act if the patient's name is missing from a prescription?
How should a pharmacist act if the patient's name is missing from a prescription?
What key aspect should a pharmacist confirm before filling a prescription?
What key aspect should a pharmacist confirm before filling a prescription?
What constitutes a valid prescription transmitted to a pharmacy for dispensing?
What constitutes a valid prescription transmitted to a pharmacy for dispensing?
What information is NOT typically required on a prescription label according to health care facility policies?
What information is NOT typically required on a prescription label according to health care facility policies?
Which of the following actions violates the requirements regarding prescription execution?
Which of the following actions violates the requirements regarding prescription execution?
What should a pharmacist do if they receive an oral order to refill a prescription?
What should a pharmacist do if they receive an oral order to refill a prescription?
When refilling a prescription, which detail must be entered on the label?
When refilling a prescription, which detail must be entered on the label?
What constitutes an improper substitution in compounding or dispensing a prescription?
What constitutes an improper substitution in compounding or dispensing a prescription?
What must be included in a record if a pharmacist substitutes a drug without authorization?
What must be included in a record if a pharmacist substitutes a drug without authorization?
What is the implication of a pharmacist failing to sign or initial a dispensed prescription?
What is the implication of a pharmacist failing to sign or initial a dispensed prescription?
How should refill instructions be specified by a pharmacist?
How should refill instructions be specified by a pharmacist?
What must be done when a prescription is filled by an intern?
What must be done when a prescription is filled by an intern?
What information is NOT required to be included in the repacking record of a drug?
What information is NOT required to be included in the repacking record of a drug?
For drugs repacked for in-house use, which expiration date is applicable?
For drugs repacked for in-house use, which expiration date is applicable?
What is the maximum duration for which repacking records must be maintained?
What is the maximum duration for which repacking records must be maintained?
Which of the following statements about customized patient medication packages is true?
Which of the following statements about customized patient medication packages is true?
What information must be included on the label of a customized patient medication package?
What information must be included on the label of a customized patient medication package?
What is a requirement for repacking medications in customized packages?
What is a requirement for repacking medications in customized packages?
Which condition must NOT be met in order to dispense controlled substances in customized patient medication packages?
Which condition must NOT be met in order to dispense controlled substances in customized patient medication packages?
What happens if a medication is deemed therapeutically incompatible in relation to customized packaging?
What happens if a medication is deemed therapeutically incompatible in relation to customized packaging?
Who is responsible for signing the repacking record to indicate supervision?
Who is responsible for signing the repacking record to indicate supervision?
What is the requirement for packaging a drug in a child-resistant container?
What is the requirement for packaging a drug in a child-resistant container?
How many hours per week qualifies as a full-time employee for a supervising pharmacist?
How many hours per week qualifies as a full-time employee for a supervising pharmacist?
What should occur within seven days of a change in the supervising pharmacist?
What should occur within seven days of a change in the supervising pharmacist?
What is required when advertising prescription drug prices?
What is required when advertising prescription drug prices?
What is the policy regarding the return of compounded or dispensed prescriptions?
What is the policy regarding the return of compounded or dispensed prescriptions?
Who is allowed to supervise the repacking of drugs in a pharmacy?
Who is allowed to supervise the repacking of drugs in a pharmacy?
What must be included on the labels of repacked drugs?
What must be included on the labels of repacked drugs?
What action can pharmacies take with prescription blanks provided to physicians?
What action can pharmacies take with prescription blanks provided to physicians?
How must the price information for a prescription drug be made available to potential consumers?
How must the price information for a prescription drug be made available to potential consumers?
What is required from a pharmacy that operates for less than 30 hours per week regarding the supervising pharmacist?
What is required from a pharmacy that operates for less than 30 hours per week regarding the supervising pharmacist?
Which records must identify the practitioner who ordered the prescription?
Which records must identify the practitioner who ordered the prescription?
What is a requirement for a computerized system used for managing pharmacy prescriptions?
What is a requirement for a computerized system used for managing pharmacy prescriptions?
In what scenario can prescriptions for inpatients in a health care facility not be numbered?
In what scenario can prescriptions for inpatients in a health care facility not be numbered?
Which document can constitute the record of the initial filling of prescriptions?
Which document can constitute the record of the initial filling of prescriptions?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for handling prescription records in a computerized system?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for handling prescription records in a computerized system?
What should a pharmacy do if its computerized system experiences downtime?
What should a pharmacy do if its computerized system experiences downtime?
Who is allowed to enter prescription data into a computerized system?
Who is allowed to enter prescription data into a computerized system?
What is required for the printout or electronic record of prescriptions filled each day?
What is required for the printout or electronic record of prescriptions filled each day?
What information must be included in the patient's record regarding the customized patient medication package?
What information must be included in the patient's record regarding the customized patient medication package?
What ensures completeness and continuity of prescription records during a change in service providers?
What ensures completeness and continuity of prescription records during a change in service providers?
What is the last day of the month indicated when expressing an expiration date?
What is the last day of the month indicated when expressing an expiration date?
What is the purpose of requiring pharmacists' signatures on prescription records?
What is the purpose of requiring pharmacists' signatures on prescription records?
Under which condition can a drug be held beyond its expiration date without being considered a violation?
Under which condition can a drug be held beyond its expiration date without being considered a violation?
Which of the following can cause a drug to be classified as adulterated?
Which of the following can cause a drug to be classified as adulterated?
What activities are unlicensed persons prohibited from performing?
What activities are unlicensed persons prohibited from performing?
What requirement is necessary for the storage of drugs that need special temperature control?
What requirement is necessary for the storage of drugs that need special temperature control?
Which function must always involve the review and approval of a pharmacist?
Which function must always involve the review and approval of a pharmacist?
What type of information about medications should be documented in the records?
What type of information about medications should be documented in the records?
Under what condition are individuals engaged in placing drugs in unit-dose packaging exempt from the ratio of supervision?
Under what condition are individuals engaged in placing drugs in unit-dose packaging exempt from the ratio of supervision?
What action is required at least seven days before selling drugs at auction?
What action is required at least seven days before selling drugs at auction?
What does NOT constitute a professional function that unlicensed persons can perform?
What does NOT constitute a professional function that unlicensed persons can perform?
What must be included regarding the expiration date on prescription records?
What must be included regarding the expiration date on prescription records?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the ownership of firms by unlicensed persons?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the ownership of firms by unlicensed persons?
Which type of drugs is subject to special labeling instructions according to the requirements?
Which type of drugs is subject to special labeling instructions according to the requirements?
What is required of nonresident establishments according to the rules described?
What is required of nonresident establishments according to the rules described?
How should drugs found to be unfit for human use at an auction be handled?
How should drugs found to be unfit for human use at an auction be handled?
Which of the following aspects should NOT be included in the review of a prescription's validity?
Which of the following aspects should NOT be included in the review of a prescription's validity?
What does therapeutic equivalency refer to in the context of pharmacy regulations?
What does therapeutic equivalency refer to in the context of pharmacy regulations?
What constitutes an abandoned premises for a registered establishment?
What constitutes an abandoned premises for a registered establishment?
Which of the following actions can unlicensed persons perform in assisting a pharmacist?
Which of the following actions can unlicensed persons perform in assisting a pharmacist?
How many registered pharmacy technicians may a pharmacist obtain assistance from at one time?
How many registered pharmacy technicians may a pharmacist obtain assistance from at one time?
What is NOT an allowed action for unlicensed persons when assisting with prescription dispensing?
What is NOT an allowed action for unlicensed persons when assisting with prescription dispensing?
What is the total limit on the number of individuals a pharmacist can have assisting them, including both registered pharmacy technicians and unlicensed persons?
What is the total limit on the number of individuals a pharmacist can have assisting them, including both registered pharmacy technicians and unlicensed persons?
In terms of record-keeping, what action must pharmacists take regarding the information input by unlicensed persons?
In terms of record-keeping, what action must pharmacists take regarding the information input by unlicensed persons?
Which of the following can pharmacy interns do that unlicensed persons cannot?
Which of the following can pharmacy interns do that unlicensed persons cannot?
According to the provision, which activity is NOT directly related to the dispensing process?
According to the provision, which activity is NOT directly related to the dispensing process?
What must pharmacists do with the records related to electronically transmitted prescriptions?
What must pharmacists do with the records related to electronically transmitted prescriptions?
Study Notes
Electronic Prescriptions
- Written prescription requirements also apply to electronic prescriptions.
- “Signature” includes electronic signatures and signing entails affixing electronic signatures when applicable.
Prescription Requirements
- Prescriptions must include patient’s name, address, age, date, drug details (name, strength, quantity), and prescriber’s information.
- Pharmacists may fill in missing patient and prescriber details from pharmacy records.
- Legibility is essential for prescription labels.
Health Care Facility Protocols
- Drug orders for inpatients can be transmitted through approved procedures.
- Essential information not included on the order must be readily accessible within institutional records.
- Inpatient patient addresses may use the health care facility's address for prescriptions.
Controlled Substances
- Prescriptions for controlled substances must adhere to Article 33 of the Public Health Law.
- Oral prescriptions must be documented by the pharmacist, including signatures or initials for verification.
Refill Procedures
- Refills must be documented with dates and signatures or initials.
- A pharmacist can accept refill instructions specifying times, such as "prn" (as needed).
Unauthorized Drug Use
- Unauthorized drug substitutions are prohibited and must be documented if they occur.
- Generic products must clearly identify the manufacturer and distributor on prescriptions and labels.
Record Keeping
- Prescriptions must be filed sequentially for easy retrieval, excluding certain in-facility orders.
- Daily records must include clear details of all prescriptions filled, including practitioner identification, and pharmacist signatures.
Computerized Systems
- Systems must protect against data alteration and ensure continuity of records.
- Pharmacists and interns are authorized to enter and access prescription data; auxiliary procedures are needed during system downtimes.
Child-Resistant Packaging
- Medications must be dispensed in child-resistant containers unless otherwise requested, and such requests must be recorded.
Supervision
- A supervising pharmacist must work full-time (30+ hours per week) and must notify the State Board of any changes in supervisory personnel within seven days.
Advertising Regulations
- Prescription drug price advertisements must meet certain hygiene, separation, and information requirements, including compliance with federal regulations.
Return and Repacking of Medications
- Returned medications by patients cannot be restocked unless stringent conditions for health care facilities are met.
- Repacking requires sufficient labeling and maintenance of records, including drug details and supervising pharmacist's information.
Customized Medication Packaging
- Customized packages for patients must be properly labeled, include all required information, and have a record maintained by the pharmacist.
- Controlled substances cannot be included in customized packages, and other restrictions apply to ensure safety and correct labeling.
Adulterated or Misbranded Drugs
- Drugs are considered adulterated/misbranded if not manufactured under specific federal good manufacturing practices.
- Selling outdated drugs is prohibited unless they are properly segregated and identified.### Expiration Dates and Storage Requirements
- Expiration dates specified as month and year indicate the last day of the given month.
- Drugs needing special temperature-controlled storage must meet those conditions continuously while on sale.
Auction Regulations for Drugs
- Auctions of drugs require filing a notice with the State Board of Pharmacy at least seven days prior.
- Only registered pharmacies can purchase bulk or open container drugs in a single lot at auctions.
- Unfit drugs must be destroyed or quarantined by a board representative.
Handling New and Investigational Drugs
- Selling or distributing drugs not recognized as new or investigational under specific FDA regulations is prohibited.
Premises Abandonment
- Premises are classified as abandoned if the registrant vacates without returning the registration certificate or arranging for drug disposal.
Assistance in Drug Dispensing
- Unlicensed individuals may assist pharmacists under strict supervision and guidelines, including receiving prescriptions and preparing labels.
- Pharmacists must verify all prescription data entered by unlicensed persons before dispensing.
Limitations on Assistance
- Pharmacists can only work with a limited number of unlicensed assistants; up to two registered technicians and four unlicensed individuals.
- Pharmacy interns have no limitation but require supervision.
Prohibited Actions for Unlicensed Persons
- Unlicensed individuals cannot receive oral prescriptions, evaluate prescriptions, or measure ingredients.
- They are not authorized to counsel patients or sign dispensing records.
Drug Dispensing Approval
- All drugs dispensed with unlicensed assistance require the pharmacist's review and approval.
Ownership and Employment Regulations
- Unlicensed persons can own firms but must comply with specific contractual arrangement regulations concerning professional employee compensation.
Applicability to Nonresident Establishments
- Guidelines in this section also apply to nonresident establishments as defined by state education laws.
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Explore the key concepts of pharmacy regulations, focusing on written and electronic prescriptions. This quiz delves into the definitions and requirements set forth for professional conduct in pharmacy practice. Test your understanding of the legal aspects and standards that govern pharmacy operations.
