Pharmacy Law Flashcards
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A pharmacy technician notices a prescription lacks the prescriber's DEA number for a Schedule II drug. What is the correct action?
Answer: Ask the pharmacist to verify and obtain the DEA number before dispensing
A missing DEA number on a controlled substance prescription is a legal deficiency; the pharmacist must verify and obtain this information before dispensing.
Which law prohibits re-importation of prescription drugs into the US except under specific FDA-approved circumstances?
Answer: Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA)
The PDMA of 1987 restricts re-importation of US-manufactured drugs, with limited exceptions for manufacturers and FDA-authorized cases.
Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered protected health information (PHI)?
Answer: Patient name combined with diagnosis
PHI is any individually identifiable health information, including a patient name combined with medical or prescription information.
How long must a pharmacy retain records for Schedule II controlled substances under federal law?
Answer: 2 years
Federal DEA regulations require pharmacies to retain Schedule II controlled substance records for a minimum of 2 years.
Which DEA form is used to report the theft or significant loss of controlled substances?
Answer: DEA Form 106
DEA Form 106 (Report of Theft or Significant Loss of Controlled Substances) must be submitted to the DEA when controlled substances are stolen or significantly lost.
What is the maximum valid period for a Schedule II prescription in most states?
Answer: 6 months from the date written
Federal regulations allow Schedule II prescriptions to be filled up to 6 months from the written date, though individual states may impose shorter limits.
Which provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) required insurance plans to cover contraceptives without cost-sharing?
Answer: Preventive services mandate
The ACA's preventive services mandate required most health plans to cover FDA-approved contraceptives and other preventive services at no cost to the patient.