Central Fill Pharmacy Procedures PDF

**1. Which of the following describes the role of the \"Originating Pharmacy\" in a central fill arrangement?** *Select all that apply:* - The pharmacy that initially receives the patient's prescription. - The pharmacy that transmits the prescription to the central fill pharmacy. - The...

**1. Which of the following describes the role of the \"Originating Pharmacy\" in a central fill arrangement?** *Select all that apply:* - The pharmacy that initially receives the patient's prescription. - The pharmacy that transmits the prescription to the central fill pharmacy. - The pharmacy that labels and dispenses the medication to the patient directly. - The pharmacy responsible for patient counseling. - The pharmacy that compounds medications before sending them to central fill. **2. Which of the following best defines a \"Central Fill Pharmacy\"?** *Select all that apply:* - A pharmacy that prepares and fills prescriptions on behalf of originating pharmacies. - A pharmacy that can receive electronically transmitted prescriptions from another pharmacy. - A pharmacy that is authorized to dispense refills for prescriptions written by any healthcare provider. - A pharmacy that must be licensed and registered with the DEA (for controlled substances). - A pharmacy that is located within the same physical premises as the originating pharmacy. **3. Which of the following describes the responsibilities of the \"Dispensing Pharmacy\" in a central fill system?** *Select all that apply:* - The dispensing pharmacy always physically fills the prescription. - The dispensing pharmacy provides the medication to the patient. - The dispensing pharmacy is responsible for patient counseling. - The dispensing pharmacy must perform all prescription verification steps before dispensing. - The dispensing pharmacy verifies the receipt of the filled prescription from the central fill pharmacy. **4. Which of the following pharmacies may provide central fill services?** *Select all that apply:* - A retail pharmacy that has been contracted to fill prescriptions for other pharmacies. - A hospital pharmacy that only serves inpatients within the same hospital. - A licensed central fill pharmacy authorized to fill prescriptions on behalf of multiple originating pharmacies. - A pharmacy that does not have a DEA registration number (for controlled substances). - A common ownership pharmacy chain with shared central filling facilities. **5. Which of the following are required for a pharmacy to legally provide central fill services?** *Select all that apply:* - A contractual relationship between the originating pharmacy and the central fill pharmacy. - Proper licensing and DEA registration if filling controlled substances. - Compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including maintaining appropriate record-keeping and security measures. - The originating pharmacy must be physically located within the same state as the central fill pharmacy. - The central fill pharmacy must provide patient counseling for every prescription it fills. **6. Which of the following statements about central fill and remote entry pharmacies are true?** *Select all that apply:* - Central fill pharmacies are responsible for preparing and labeling the medication. - Remote entry pharmacies perform prescription data entry and verification tasks but do not physically prepare or dispense the medication. - Remote entry pharmacies are authorized to counsel patients on medication use. - Both central fill and remote entry pharmacies must have secure electronic records shared with the originating pharmacy. - Central fill pharmacies cannot process electronic prescriptions for controlled substances. **7. Which types of pharmacies can participate in a central fill arrangement?** *Select all that apply:* - Retail pharmacies that have a contractual relationship with central fill pharmacies. - Pharmacies under common ownership that share central fill facilities. - Home health care pharmacies that use central fill services for prescription processing. - Hospital pharmacies that only service inpatient wards. - Outpatient clinic pharmacies that refer prescription processing to central fill pharmacies. These SATA questions cover the definitions, roles, and requirements for various pharmacies involved in central fill processes, testing knowledge of key concepts related to central filling systems. 4o **You said:** create select all apply question abouut licensing and contracting ang policies and procedures with answer **ChatGPT said:** ChatGPT Here are \"Select All That Apply\" (SATA) multiple choice questions focusing on **licensing and contracting** as well as **policies and procedures** related to central fill pharmacies: **1. Which of the following are required for a central fill pharmacy to be licensed and contractually authorized to fill prescriptions on behalf of an originating pharmacy?** *Select all that apply:* - The central fill pharmacy must be licensed as a pharmacy by the relevant state authorities. - The central fill pharmacy must have a DEA registration if handling controlled substances. - The central fill pharmacy must only have an informal verbal agreement with the originating pharmacy. - There must be a formal contractual relationship between the central fill pharmacy and the originating pharmacy. - The central fill pharmacy must be specifically authorized to fill prescriptions on behalf of the originating pharmacy. - The central fill pharmacy can operate without a contract if both pharmacies are in the same state. **2. Which of the following are required elements of policies and procedures for pharmacies that provide or use central fill services?** *Select all that apply:* - A detailed description of the activities each pharmacy (central fill and originating) performs during the filling process. - Clear identification of the responsibilities and accountabilities of each pharmacy involved in central filling. - A pricing model for how fees are shared between central fill and originating pharmacies. - Guidelines for maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of patient health information (PHI) during the central fill process. - A list of all participating pharmacies, including their names, addresses, phone numbers, and license/registration numbers. - A step-by-step guide on how patients can opt out of central fill services. **3. Which of the following policies and procedures must be in place for pharmacies using or providing central fill services?** *Select all that apply:* - The policies and procedures must be readily available for review by the state's regulatory authorities, such as the GDNA (Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency). - A policy must exist to allow central fill pharmacies to provide patient counseling. - The policies must ensure that records identify the names, initials, and ID codes of pharmacists involved in the central fill process. - The policies must address the maintenance of records to track specific activities performed by each pharmacist at each step in the central fill process. - The policies must only focus on the operations of the central fill pharmacy and not include the originating pharmacy. **4. Which of the following are necessary to protect the confidentiality and security of patient health information (PHI) in a central fill system, as required by policies and procedures?** *Select all that apply:* - Secure electronic communication systems for transmitting prescription information between the originating and central fill pharmacies. - Record-keeping practices that identify and document the involvement of every pharmacist or technician in the central fill process. - An open-access database where all pharmacies in the network can view the entire prescription history of patients. - Procedures to ensure that access to PHI is restricted to authorized pharmacy staff involved in the prescription process. - A policy allowing central fill pharmacies to share patient information with third parties without the patient\'s consent. **5. Which of the following statements about licensing, contracting, and policy requirements in central fill arrangements are true?** *Select all that apply:* - Both the originating pharmacy and the central fill pharmacy must have valid pharmacy licenses. - A verbal agreement between pharmacies is sufficient to meet contracting requirements. - The central fill pharmacy must have a written contract with the originating pharmacy that outlines the scope of services and responsibilities. - Policies and procedures must be in place to ensure that the confidentiality of PHI is protected throughout the prescription process. - The policies and procedures must describe the specific activities and responsibilities of both the originating and central fill pharmacies.