PSI Irish Pharmacy Law & Ethics

Question 1

Which legislation established the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) as the regulator of pharmacists and pharmacies?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy Act 2007

Answer

Misuse of Drugs Act 1977

Answer

Medical Practitioners Act 2007

Answer

Health Act 2004

Question 2

Under the Pharmacy Act 2007, who is legally responsible for ensuring a pharmacy complies with all legal requirements?

Accepted Answer

The superintendent pharmacist

Answer

The pharmacy owner only

Answer

The dispensing technician

Answer

The Health Products Regulatory Authority

Question 3

The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) in Ireland is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Authorisation and licensing of medicinal products

Answer

Registration of pharmacists

Answer

Setting pharmacy education standards

Answer

Prescribing guidelines

Question 4

A controlled drug prescription under Irish law must be valid for how long after the date of issue?

Accepted Answer

28 days

Answer

6 months

Answer

3 months

Answer

12 months

Question 5

Which schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1988 (as amended) covers morphine?

Accepted Answer

Schedule 2

Answer

Schedule 1

Answer

Schedule 3

Answer

Schedule 5

Question 6

Under PSI guidance, the minimum period for retaining prescription records in a pharmacy in Ireland is:

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

2 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

10 years