Pharmacy Management and Operations Flashcards

What is the DHA regulation on pharmacy inspection and compliance?

Answer: DHA conducts regular unannounced inspections covering regulatory compliance, storage conditions, documentation, and professional standards

DHA conducts regular unannounced inspections evaluating regulatory compliance, proper medication storage and handling, documentation completeness, controlled substance management, and adherence to professional standards.

What is the DHA controlled substance ordering and receiving process?

Answer: Special requisition forms, authorized supplier verification, quantity limits, receipt verification with dual signatures, and immediate register entry

DHA controlled substance procurement requires special requisition forms, ordering only from DHA-authorized suppliers, quantity limit compliance, dual-signature receipt verification, and immediate recording in the controlled drug register.

What disaster preparedness requirements does DHA impose on pharmacies?

Answer: Emergency medication supply plans, backup power for temperature-sensitive storage, emergency dispensing protocols, and business continuity plans

DHA requires pharmacy disaster preparedness including emergency medication supply management plans, backup power systems for refrigerated storage, emergency dispensing protocols, and overall business continuity planning.

What is the DHA policy on pharmacy practice research and evidence-based practice?

Answer: Pharmacists should engage in evidence-based practice, participate in practice research, and implement clinical guidelines based on current evidence

DHA promotes evidence-based pharmacy practice, encouraging pharmacists to participate in practice research, implement clinical guidelines based on current evidence, and contribute to practice improvement through data collection.

What financial and insurance regulations affect DHA pharmacy practice?

Answer: Compliance with DHA insurance formulary, prior authorization requirements, generic substitution policies, and accurate billing practices

DHA pharmacists must navigate insurance formularies, prior authorization requirements for certain medications, generic substitution policies mandated by insurers, and ensure accurate billing to prevent fraud and compliance violations.

What role does DHA expect pharmacists to play in public health initiatives?

Answer: Participate in smoking cessation programs, diabetes screening, vaccination campaigns, health education, and antimicrobial resistance awareness

DHA expects pharmacists to actively participate in public health initiatives including smoking cessation counseling, chronic disease screening, vaccination programs, community health education, and AMR awareness campaigns.