Pharmacy Law Flashcards
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Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), purchasers of pseudoephedrine-containing products must:
Answer: Show ID and sign a logbook, with daily and monthly purchase limits
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.
Which federal law established the FDA and requires drugs to be proven safe before marketing?
Answer: Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938)
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, passed after the sulfanilamide disaster, required proof of safety before a drug could be marketed.
How long must a pharmacy retain controlled substance records (DEA Form 222, invoices) according to federal law?
Answer: 2 years
Federal DEA regulations require controlled substance records to be maintained for a minimum of 2 years, though some states require longer.
OBRA '90 requires pharmacists to perform which service for Medicaid patients?
Answer: Drug utilization review (DUR) and patient counseling offer
OBRA '90 mandates prospective Drug Utilization Review and requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid outpatients on their medications.
A DEA Form 106 must be completed when a pharmacy:
Answer: Discovers a theft or significant loss of controlled substances
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.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) primarily protects:
Answer: Patients' protected health information (PHI)
HIPAA's Privacy Rule protects patients' individually identifiable health information (PHI) from unauthorized disclosure by covered entities including pharmacies.