Pharmacy Regulations and Prohibitions

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What is allowed in terms of bichloride of mercury sales and dispensing?

When combined or compounded with other drugs or excipients for internal medication, or in bulk in powder form, or in preparations with one-tenth of a grain or less (correct)

Only in powder form and for external use

In any form, shape, or color without restrictions

Never, as it is completely prohibited

What must a pharmacy do according to section sixty-eight hundred twenty-six of this article?

Manufacture drugs without a chemist or licensed pharmacist

Properly post a list (correct)

Change prices without updating the list

Refuse access to records

What is a requirement for drug manufacturers?

The drug must be sold in bulk only

The drug must be labeled with the full name of the manufacturer or seller (correct)

The drug must be manufactured under the supervision of a doctor

The drug must be prepared by a licensed pharmacist only

What is prohibited in terms of access to records?

Refusing to permit access to or copying of records Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for outsourcing facilities?

The drug must be compounded under the personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist and labeled with the full name of the outsourcing facility Signup and view all the answers

What is not allowed in terms of price changes by pharmacies?

Changing prices without updating the list Signup and view all the answers

What action is classified as a class A misdemeanor regarding entry to a pharmacy?

A person prevents board members from entering for inspection. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a violation related to the display of licenses?

A pharmacy owner fails to display the employee's license. Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited regarding the use of certain words in a business name or description?

Conducting business under names related to drugs without a pharmacy license. Signup and view all the answers

Which agreement regarding prescriptions is considered illegal?

An agreement for compounding secret formula prescriptions. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a violation related to the sale or delivery of drugs?

Adulterating or misbranding any drug, device, or cosmetic. Signup and view all the answers

Which action is related to false advertising in the context of pharmaceuticals?

Disseminating advertisements that contain false claims. Signup and view all the answers

What is forbidden concerning the handling of labeling on drugs?

Altering or removing labeling that misbrands the product. Signup and view all the answers

Which misrepresentation is explicitly prohibited regarding drug labeling?

Claiming compliance with regulations that are not followed. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant restriction concerning the sale of certain chemicals?

Retailing or distributing bichloride unless it meets national standards. Signup and view all the answers

What is a prohibited act regarding trade secrets in the pharmaceutical field?

Using other’s trade secrets for personal gain. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prohibited Actions in Pharmacies

Preventing or refusing lawful inspection by board members or department representatives is a Class A misdemeanor.
Refusing to deliver a revoked license is an offense.
Displaying a license or permit in a pharmacy where the licensee is not the owner or employee is prohibited.
Failing to display a license in a pharmacy is an offense.
Displaying a license of a pharmacist not employed in a pharmacy is prohibited.
Carrying on business under a name containing "drugs", "medicines", "drug store", "apothecary", or "pharmacy" without a license is an offense.
Entering into agreements with healthcare professionals for compounding or dispensing secret formula prescriptions is prohibited.

Prohibited Actions with Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics

Manufacturing, selling, or offering for sale of adulterated or misbranded products is an offense.
Adulterating or misbranding drugs, devices, or cosmetics is prohibited.
Receiving in commerce or delivering adulterated or misbranded products is an offense.
Selling or offering for sale products in violation of this article is prohibited.
Disseminating false advertisements is an offense.

Prohibited Actions with Information and Labeling

Refusing to permit entry or inspection, or forging or counterfeiting marks, stamps, or labels is an offense.
Using or revealing trade secrets acquired under this article is prohibited.
Altering, mutilating, or destroying labeling of drugs, devices, or cosmetics is an offense.
Making representations about drug applications or compliance with section 6817 is prohibited.

Specific Violations

Violating sections 6810 or 6816 of this article is an offense.
Selling or giving away bichloride of mercury, mercuric chloride, or corrosive sublimate in tablet form without conforming to national formulary XII is prohibited.
Failing to properly post or change prices as required by section 6826 is an offense.
Refusing to permit access to or copying of records is an offense.
Selling or offering for sale drugs not manufactured, prepared, or compounded under the personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist or chemist is prohibited.

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This quiz covers the prohibited actions in pharmacies, including refusals, license display, and business practices. Learn about the laws and regulations governing pharmacies.