Pharmacy Pharmacy Law 2

Question 1

Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), purchasers of pseudoephedrine-containing products must:

Accepted Answer

Show ID and sign a logbook, with daily and monthly purchase limits

Answer

CMEA requires buyers to present valid ID, sign a logbook, and comply with limits: 3.6 g/day and 9 g/30-day rolling period without a prescription.

Question 2

Which federal law established the FDA and requires drugs to be proven safe before marketing?

Accepted Answer

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938)

Answer

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, passed after the sulfanilamide disaster, required proof of safety before a drug could be marketed.

Question 3

How long must a pharmacy retain controlled substance records (DEA Form 222, invoices) according to federal law?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

Federal DEA regulations require controlled substance records to be maintained for a minimum of 2 years, though some states require longer.

Question 4

OBRA '90 requires pharmacists to perform which service for Medicaid patients?

Accepted Answer

Drug utilization review (DUR) and patient counseling offer

Answer

OBRA '90 mandates prospective Drug Utilization Review and requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid outpatients on their medications.

Question 5

A DEA Form 106 must be completed when a pharmacy:

Accepted Answer

Discovers a theft or significant loss of controlled substances

Answer

DEA Form 106 (Report of Theft or Significant Loss of Controlled Substances) is required within one business day of discovering a theft or significant loss.

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Pharmacy Pharmacy Law 2