T/F: pharmacy has to retain original rx for 5 yrs regardless of transferring it out/in
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T (both primary & 2ndary pharmacy have to keep records of rx for 5 yrs)
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final check is the ________'s responsibility
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pharm-d's
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pt profiles have to include:
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- date of fill
- date of refill
- pharm-d initials that dispensed drug
- tech's initials that entered rx into system
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T/F: generic subs are permitted except if DAW states otherwise
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T
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oral prescription requirements:
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- must be received by pharm-d
- must be read back to dr unless on VM
- keep records for 5 years
- may be given to pharm-d by Dr's agent (someone employed by dr)
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T/F: when outsourcing, 2ndary pharmacy can either dispense prepared med directly to pt or return med to primary pharmacy
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T
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distribute (pharmacist)
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when pharmacist gives drug to separate licensed individual who then gives it to pt (ex. when pharmacist gives drug to nurse, dr, NP)
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rx transfer requirements:
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- transfer is permanent
- lawfully refillable (must have valid refills left)
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to qualify for medicaid, hardcopy rx's must be written on:
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tamper-proof pads
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T/F: a pharmacist OR a tech can transfer out non-CDS rx's
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T
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if pharm-d gives unauthorized refill, they must:
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- try to contact dr first
- document date & qty of drug/device & sign their initials
- notify prescribed of refill w/in 72 hrs
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electronic rx requirements (cds pharmacy):
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- must use system that meets federal regulatory requirements (system has to undergo audits)
- has to have cds rx requirements (ex. dea #, pt address, etc.)
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drug/device must be dispensed for 1st time w/in:
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120 days of date written on prescription
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T/F: a pharmacist OR a tech can receive non-CDS rx transferS
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F: only pharm-d's can transfer in rx's
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compound
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- preparation/mixing, AS RESULT OF PRACTITIONER'S RX OR DRUG ORDER (sterile & non-sterile)
- does NOT include rx's made for office use b/c they're made w/o rx
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dispensing
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- any process that results in receipt of rx & rx drug by pt (entire process that results in pt getting their rx)
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outsourcing
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primary pharmacy uses 2ndary pharmacy to prepare rx, but primary pharmacy keeps ownership of rx
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hardcopy rx requirements:
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- need to be able to read it
- need physical signature (no esig unless it's an escript!)
- not written on pre-printed rx pads
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T/F: non-control rx's can be transferred unlimited # of times
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T
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T/F: pharm-d's can only dispense 1 30 day supply as an unauthorized refill
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F: pharm-d's are allowed to dispense 1 14-day supply as an unauthorized refill (after that, pt needs a new rx)
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vaccination records have to be maintained for:
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5 years or until pt is 21 (whichever one is longer)
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distribute (wholesale)
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wholesale distribution (ex. McKesson)
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t/f: you have to offer to counsel on all rx's
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t
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unauthorized refills can be given by pharm-d if:
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- rx isn't CDS
- drug/device is essential to maintain life & continue tx in chronic condition
- interruption of tx would be detrimental to pt's health
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pharmaceutical care
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- anything that requires assessment of drug regimen for specific outcomes (ex. counseling, MTM) or is part of your duties as pharmacist (ex. delegating acts to tech/student, giving vaccines, etc.)
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2ndary pharmacy
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pharmacy that rx gets sent to (as transfer or outsourcing)
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t/f: authorized prescribers can only prescribe w/in scope of prescriber's practice
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T (ex. dentist can't prescribe BC)
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you must keep electronic rx's for:
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5 years
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T/F: final checks have to include counseling under Medicaid requirements
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T
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ways state of emergency unauthorized refills differ from regular unauthorized refills
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- has to be federal or state declaration of emergency (ex. hurricane, natural disaster, etc.)
- pharm'd usually unable to contact dr
- pharm'd can give 30 day supply (vs. 14 day w/ regular UR's)
- pharm'd has to notify dr w/in 7 days (vs. 3 days w/ regular UR's)
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SOP: non-CDS rx's expire after:
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1 year
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you must maintain records of oral & hardcopy rx's for:
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5 yrs
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who are authorized prescribers?
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- dr's
- PA's (w/ supervising dr)
- dentists
- podiatrists
- NP's
- vets
- optometrists (very narrow range of drugs they can prescribe tho)
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T/F: transfer & outsourcing are equitable
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F: primary pharmacy relinquishes ownership in transferring but not in outsourcing
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requirements for certain authorized prescribers (ex. Dr's, dentists, podiatrists) to dispense drugs
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1. obtain dispensing permit from respective board
2. only dispense to own pts (podiatrists to podiatrist pts) when pharmacy not conveniently available
3. subject to DDC inspections
4. obtain 10 dispensing CE's every 5 yrs
5. comply w/ labeling & inventory requirements
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T/F: transmission of rx's using a unified system doesn't count as transfer (ex. transferring from one CVS to another when they use the same system)
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T (as long as systems are linked, it doesn't' count as a transfer)
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T/F: schedule 2's can't be transferred
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T
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electronic rx's have to be _____ & _____ electronically
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generated & sent (dr can't print out electronic signature & give to pt. not valid anymore)
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administer
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- direct administration of drug to pt (ex. vaccination)
- NOT same as dispensing (pt leaves w/ drug w/ dispensing)
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transfer
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primary pharmacy permanently gives authority to fill rx to 2ndary pharmacy at request of pt
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T/F: only a pharmacist can transfer out or receive a CDS rx
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T (or an intern per the pharmacist's discretion)
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practice pharmacy
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electronic rx's requirements (non-cds pharmacy):
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- have to be sent through system certified by MD Healthcare Commission
- received by any pharmacy electronic device (ex. fax, computer, etc.)
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T/F: schedule 3-5's can be transferred 2x
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F (can only transfer these 1 time)
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t/f: rx records are considered confidential medical/mental health recoreds
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T
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SOP: CDS rx's expire after:
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6 mos
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outsourcing requirements:
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- primary & 2ndary must be licensed in MD or federally
- label has primary pharmacy info
- rx filed in primary pharmacy
- pt informed in writing of outsourcing & name/address of 2ndary pharmacy
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primary pharmacy
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initially receives rx
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Section 2
(14 cards)
you can deliver a rx to:
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- pt (wherever they are)
- authourized agent of pt (ex. spouse, child, etc.)
- pt's residence regardless of if they're there
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rogue internet pharmacy
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- not set up so that dr is initiating med tx
- customer able to ask for specific drug & then fills out questionairre --> dr writes for rx AFTER THE FACT <-- no bueno
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T/F: final check should always be done by primary & 2ndary pharmacy during outsourcing
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F: final check only needs to be done by primary pharmacy if med returned to them & not dispensed directly to pt
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mail order:
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treatment-initiated rx that's typically reimbursable (rx is based on pre-existing relationship b/t pt & dr)
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if pharmacist wants to single dispense BC, they can give pt up to a:
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6 month supply as long as there are enough pills on the rx
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single dispensing of dosage units does NOT apply to:
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- CDS rx's
- 1st rx or changes to rx (must fill it how it says on rx)
- 1st 2 month supply of any BC rx
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T/F: if pharmacy dispenses starter dose of CDS (3 day supply or shorter OR before obtaining full qty for pt's tx), they don't have to comply w/ labeling requirements
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F: pharmacist MUST comply w/ labeling & record keeping laws for partial fills & starter doses of CDS rx's (no such thing as a sample)
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T/F:
pharmacists are allowed to dispense under state's standing order (don't need pt specific rx)
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T (standing order acts as rx)
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depot
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location where filled rx's are store before delivery to pt
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single dispensing of dosage units
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- allows pt to get 90 day supply in single dispensing even if rx was written for 30 days
- only possible if rx has at least 90 days worth of meds on it (ex. 1 30 day fill + 2 refills)
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a pharmacist can only dispense in a non-pharmacy setting if they're in:
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- Dr's office, clinic, or medical facility
- public health facility/health center
- all other locations require special waiver permit
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syringes
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sale of needles/syringes can be made to pharm-d's only in good faith if pt shows id & indicates why they need them (ex. can sell them to someone using them for insulin OR IV drug user so they won't share needles)
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T/F: licensed healthcare facilities, prescribers' offices, rx area of pharmacy, multiple family residences, & common carriers count as depots
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F: these areas are NOT defined as depots but you can still store rx's there
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T/F: internet & mail order pharmacies are governed by the same laws as brick & mortar pharmacies
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T (they need all the same permits & have to follow the same rx validation requirements as physical pharmacies)