MPJE Prescription Dispensing Requirements 2

Question 1

A pharmacist receives a faxed prescription for a Schedule III controlled substance. Under federal law, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Faxed Schedule III prescriptions are permitted and may serve as the original

Answer

Federal law (21 CFR 1306.21) permits Schedule III–V prescriptions to be transmitted by fax, and the fax may serve as the original prescription.

Question 2

Which of the following information is NOT required on a prescription label for a non-controlled legend drug under federal law?

Accepted Answer

Prescriber's DEA registration number

Answer

A prescriber's DEA number is not required on a non-controlled drug prescription label; it is only relevant for controlled substance prescriptions.

Question 3

A patient requests an early refill of a Schedule III controlled substance because they will be traveling. The pharmacist may:

Accepted Answer

Dispense an early refill if the prescriber authorizes it and state law permits

Answer

Early refills of Schedule III–V may be dispensed if the prescriber authorizes it and state law does not prohibit the practice.

Question 4

Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), the daily sales limit for ephedrine-containing OTC products is:

Accepted Answer

3.6 grams per purchaser per day

Answer

CMEA limits daily sales to 3.6 grams of ephedrine base per purchaser per day, with a 30-day limit of 9 grams.

Question 5

Which of the following is an acceptable method for a prescriber to communicate a new Schedule II prescription to a pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

Written prescription signed by the prescriber

Answer

Schedule II prescriptions must be written and signed by the prescriber; oral orders are only permitted in true emergencies with a written follow-up.

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test