DHA Pharmacist Pharmacy Management and Operations 2

Question 1

What is the DHA regulation on pharmacy inspection and compliance?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Pharmacies are never inspected

Answer

Inspections only occur after complaints

Answer

Only annual inspections are conducted

Question 2

What is the DHA controlled substance ordering and receiving process?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Same as regular medication ordering

Answer

Online ordering without verification

Answer

Only the pharmacy owner can order controlled substances

Question 3

What disaster preparedness requirements does DHA impose on pharmacies?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

No disaster planning is required

Answer

Only hospitals need disaster plans

Answer

Only fire safety is required

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Research is not relevant to community pharmacy

Answer

Only academic pharmacists do research

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Evidence-based practice is optional

Question 5

What financial and insurance regulations affect DHA pharmacy practice?

Accepted Answer

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

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Insurance does not affect pharmacy operations

Answer

Only hospital pharmacies deal with insurance

Answer

Pharmacists do not need to understand insurance

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Pharmacists have no public health role

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Only distribute medications during health campaigns

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Public health is only for government health workers