Pharmacy Pharmacy Law 3

Question 1

Which schedule includes drugs with no accepted medical use in the US and a high potential for abuse?

Accepted Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule I substances (e.g., heroin, LSD, marijuana federally) have no currently accepted medical use, a lack of accepted safety, and high abuse potential.

Question 2

A pharmacy technician who is authorized to call in a new prescription to another pharmacy for a Schedule III controlled substance must:

Accepted Answer

Only do so if allowed by the prescribing practitioner

Answer

Schedules III–V oral prescriptions may be communicated by an authorized agent of the practitioner (including a tech acting on the prescriber's behalf); the prescriber must authorize it.

Question 3

Under federal law, what is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule IV controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Up to 5 refills within 6 months

Answer

Schedule IV controlled substances (e.g., benzodiazepines) may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months of the date of issue.

Question 4

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) requires child-resistant containers for most prescription drugs. Which patient can request a non-child-resistant container?

Accepted Answer

The patient or their caregiver

Answer

The PPPA allows the patient (or caregiver) to request non-child-resistant packaging, or the prescriber may request it on the patient's behalf.

Question 5

Which amendment to the FD&C Act required drug manufacturers to prove both safety AND efficacy prior to approval?

Accepted Answer

Kefauver-Harris Amendment (1962)

Answer

The Kefauver-Harris Amendment (1962), passed after the thalidomide tragedy, required manufacturers to demonstrate both safety and efficacy through adequate clinical trials.

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Pharmacy Pharmacy Law 3