CFPN Pharmacy Law and Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

An emergency oral prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance may be dispensed in what quantity?

Accepted Answer

Only enough to cover the emergency period, typically a 72-hour supply

Answer

Emergency oral prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances may only be dispensed in a quantity sufficient for the emergency period, generally limited to a 72-hour supply.

Question 2

Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which key requirement helps prevent counterfeit medications from entering the pharmaceutical supply chain?

Accepted Answer

Track-and-trace serialization of prescription drug products

Answer

The DSCSA requires serialization and track-and-trace systems to verify the integrity of prescription drugs at each point in the supply chain from manufacturer to patient.

Question 3

A pharmacist discovers a significant discrepancy in the perpetual inventory of a Schedule II controlled substance. The DEA must be notified within:

Accepted Answer

One business day of discovery

Answer

Significant losses or thefts of Schedule II controlled substances must be reported to the DEA on DEA Form 106 within one business day of discovery.

Question 4

Which act created the waiver system allowing qualified physicians to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder treatment in office-based settings?

Accepted Answer

Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA) of 2000

Answer

The Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA) of 2000 created the waiver system allowing qualified physicians to obtain a DEA waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.

Question 5

When a pharmacist suspects a prescription for a controlled substance is fraudulent, what is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to fill, document the refusal, contact the prescriber, and notify law enforcement if criminal activity is suspected

Answer

A pharmacist who suspects a fraudulent prescription should refuse to dispense, document the incident, attempt prescriber verification, and notify law enforcement when criminal activity is reasonably suspected.

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