Pharmacy Law (02/03/2026)

An Optometrist can prescribe a __ hour supply of a Schedule III Drug

96

T/F: Optometrist cannot write prescriptions for C2 Drugs.

True

T/F: Optometrist can write prescriptions for Methadone.

False; They cannot

What is the MAXIMUM number of days supply for dispensing C2 Prescriptions?

35 Days

__ refills of non-controlled medications are allowed after an initial prescription.

5

Refills for non-controlled medications are valid up to __ months from the date of the original prescription.

6

T/F: In Alabama, there is NO expiration date for non-controlled prescriptions or for C2 Medications

True

T/F: Oral Prescriptions can ONLY be given to a Pharmacist or a supervised intern.

True

T/F: Electronic Prescriptions CANNOT be transmitted across state lines.

False; They can be transmitted interstate

If a C2 prescription is faxed from a hospice or long-term-care facility; the faxed prescriptions __ serve as the original prescription

can

A Pharmacist CANNOT change the following on a controlled substance prescription; __ , __ , __

Patient Name, Drug, Prescriber's Signature

Prescriptions for C3-C4 drugs are only valid for __ months and can only be refilled __ times in these 6 months.

6 ; 5

Emergency Prescription Refills may be dispensed as a one-time emergency refill for up to a __-hour supply.

72

When dispensing an Emergency Refill; the pharmacist must create a written prescription order with all information required - must also add '___ ___' ver batum

Emergency Fill

How many emergency refills may be refilled in a 12-Month Period

1

T/F: Technicians in Alabama CANNOT receive or transfer prescriptions

True

T/F: Faxed transfers are legal copies of an original Rx

True

Prescription Transferers received orally must be communicated between who?

Licensed Pharmacist OR an Intern under direct supervision

T/F: Pharmacist have a LEGAL right to refuse to fill or refill a prescription in Alabama.

True

T/F: A pharmacist can switch a prescription from tablet to capsule

False; they cannot

___ is NOT allowed in off-site order entry pharmacies.

Dispensing

Off-Site remote pharmacies must have the same ___ or have a written contract that outlines what services are provided and the responsiblities of each pharmacy.

Owner

At least ___ ; a pharmacy must produce a printout of ALL new and refill prescriptions for that time period (Controlled and Uncontrolled)

Weekly

How long should documentations/printouts be kept in a separate binder for recordkeeping?

2 Years

If the ALBOP or DEA shows up to your pharmacy; do you have to let them in?

Yes

All OTC Products containing Aspirin MUST have a warning for ___ specifically with a written out statement already standardized.

Pregnancy

Oral Drugs containing enough sodium where the maximum daily dose exceeds __ mg Na; then the OTC Product has to include a label to 'Ask doctor before use if you have a sodium-restricted diet'

140

All pharmacies in Alabama must OFFER counseling for __ __ prescriptions and where appropriate on refills.

ALL NEW

What did OBRA-90 State?

Pharmacist must offer to counsel Medicaid recipients for each NEW Medication dispensed

Private ___ areas must exist in any pharmacy Open to the Public

Consultation

T/F: The pharmacist has the right to charge patients for counseling.

True

The vast majority of records are required to be stored for __ years.

2

If someone requests to see records; it is required to present them within __ days of request.

2

All incoming and outgoing drug shipments must be __ __ for identification and to prevent acceptance or distribution of contaminated or damaged product

Visually Examined

T/F: Charge Back transaction records are stored separately from other records.

True