PHA 373 - Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act L4
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What activities are included in the practice of pharmacy under Title 26?
Interpreting, evaluating, dispensing drugs, drug/device selection, drug administration, drug regimen reviews, research, patient counseling, capillary blood testing, compounding, and labeling.
Is patient counseling required for all patients receiving prescriptions?
Yes.
Can pharmacists diagnose disease based on capillary blood test results?
No. They may only identify abnormal readings and educate patients.
What type of DUR must pharmacists perform before dispensing?
Prospective DUR.
What is a retrospective DUR?
A review of drug therapy after dispensing.
What is a prospective DUR?
A review of drug therapy before dispensing.
Who must be registered pharmacy technicians if they work in the prescription department?
Anyone who is not a pharmacy intern or pharmacy extern.
What is a pharmacist?
A person licensed by the Board of Pharmacy who graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy and passed licensure examinations.
What is a Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)?
A pharmacist responsible for ensuring compliance with all pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations.
What is a pharmacy intern?
A pharmacy student or graduate registered with the Board who is gaining practical experience.
Who directly supervises pharmacy interns?
A pharmacist.
What is a pharmacy extern?
A pharmacy student assigned to a pharmacy to obtain curricular credit.
What is a registered pharmacy technician?
A support person registered with the Board who performs nonjudgmental technical services related to preparing and dispensing medications.
Who directly supervises pharmacy technicians?
A pharmacist.
Are all registered technicians certified technicians?
No.
Are all certified technicians registered technicians?
Yes.
What type of agency is the Georgia Board of Pharmacy?
An administrative agency.
What is the purpose of the Board of Pharmacy?
To provide guidance for pharmacy practice and enforce pharmacy laws.
How many members serve on the Georgia Board of Pharmacy?
8.
How is the Board composed?
7 pharmacists and 1 consumer.
Who appoints members of the Board of Pharmacy?
The Governor.
Can the consumer member work in the pharmaceutical industry or a college of pharmacy?
No.
What does GDNA stand for?
Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency.
How many years of active pharmacy practice are required before serving as a GDNA agent?
At least 2 years.
What authority do GDNA agents possess?
The same authority and power as a sheriff.
What is a major responsibility of GDNA?
Conduct inspections at the direction of the Board of Pharmacy.
What are the requirements for pharmacist licensure by examination?
Application, fee, age 18 or older, good moral character, accredited pharmacy degree, required internship/experiential education, and passing licensure exams.
What is the minimum age for pharmacist licensure?
18 years old.
What character requirement exists for pharmacist licensure?
Good moral character.
What educational requirement exists for pharmacist licensure?
Graduation from an approved/accredited school or college of pharmacy.
What internship requirement exists for pharmacist licensure?
Completion of required internship/experiential education.
What examinations are required for pharmacist licensure?
NAPLEX and MPJE.
What does NAPLEX stand for?
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination.
What does MPJE stand for?
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination.
What are the requirements for pharmacist licensure by reciprocity?
Application, fee, age requirement, good moral character, proof of initial licensure by examination, license in good standing, no restricted licenses, reciprocal state, and passing the Georgia MPJE.
Can a pharmacist obtain Georgia licensure by reciprocity after failing Georgia licensure by examination?
No.
How long must a pharmacist maintain the original state license for reciprocity?
At least 1 year.
Who may qualify for temporary pharmacist licensure?
Military personnel, military spouses, and pharmacy residents.
Can temporary pharmacist licenses be renewed or reissued?
No.
Can applicants who failed a licensing examination receive temporary licensure?
No.
When does a temporary pharmacist license expire?
6 months after issuance or upon issuance of a permanent license, whichever occurs first.
When does a pharmacy resident temporary license expire?
The end of the month following the third Board meeting after issuance.
Example: A temporary resident license is issued January 25. When does it expire?
April 30.
When do Georgia Board of Pharmacy meetings occur?
The 15th of each month.
Where must a full-time pharmacist display a license?
In a conspicuous location near the prescription department.
What license documentation is required for part-time pharmacists?
A pocket license.
What license documentation is required for relief/PRN pharmacists?
A Board-issued pocket license available upon request.
How often must pharmacist licenses be renewed?
Every 2 years.
In what years are pharmacist licenses renewed?
Even-numbered years.
How many CE hours are required for pharmacist renewal?
30 hours.
How many CEUs are required for pharmacist renewal?
3.0 CEUs.
How many CEUs equal one CE hour?
0.1 CEU.
What happens if a pharmacist fails to renew a license?
The pharmacist must apply for reinstatement and may receive a Board order or fine.
Can pharmacists place their licenses on inactive status?
Yes.
Are inactive pharmacists required to complete CE?
No.
Who qualifies for a pharmacy intern license?
Current pharmacy students and pharmacy graduates obtaining practical experience required for licensure.
When does a pharmacy intern license expire or become inactive?
5 years after issuance.
What school actions terminate or inactivate an intern license?
Suspension, expulsion, dismissal, or withdrawal from pharmacy school.
Can pharmacists receive compensation for patient referrals?
No.
Can pharmacists dispense prescriptions containing errors, omissions, irregularities, or ambiguities?
No.
Can pharmacists knowingly dispense adulterated products?
No.
Can pharmacists diagnose, treat, or prescribe for disease?
No.
Can pharmacists compound or dispense prescriptions written in unrecognized code?
No.
Can pharmacists disseminate false or misleading advertising?
No.
Can pharmacists change a prescription without authorization?
No.
What must be documented when a prescription change is authorized?
Date, time, and method of approval.
Can pharmacists operate prescription substations without Board approval?
No.
Can pharmacists enter referral compensation agreements with physicians?
No.
Can pharmacists interfere with a patient's freedom to choose a pharmacy?
No.
Can pharmacies accept correctly dispensed prescriptions back for refund?
No.
Is ignorance of pharmacy law a valid defense?
No.
May a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription based on professional judgment or moral beliefs?
Yes.
If a pharmacist refuses to fill a prescription, what must happen?
The prescription must be filled by another pharmacist or pharmacy chosen by the patient.
May prescriptions be dispensed without a valid prescription drug order?
No.
What is required during Board investigations?
Unlimited cooperation and assistance.
What conduct may result in suspension, revocation, or refusal of a pharmacist license?
Unprofessional, immoral, unethical, deceptive, or harmful conduct.
Can substance abuse impairments result in disciplinary action?
Yes.
Can mental or physical impairments result in disciplinary action?
Yes.
Can felony convictions result in disciplinary action?
Yes.
Can crimes involving moral turpitude result in disciplinary action?
Yes.
Can violations of pharmacy or drug laws result in disciplinary action?
Yes.
Can knowingly making false or fraudulent representations result in disciplinary action?
Yes.
Can aiding and abetting the practice of pharmacy result in disciplinary action?
Yes.
Can failure to pay disciplinary hearing costs result in disciplinary action?
Yes.
Can violating Board rules and regulations result in disciplinary action?
Yes.
Can dispensing a different drug without prescriber authorization result in disciplinary action?
Yes.
Can a PIC be disciplined for inadequate controlled substance records?
Yes.
Within how many days must revoked, suspended, or non-renewed licenses be returned to the Board?
10 days.
What types of reprimands may the Board issue?
Private or public.
What is required before a pharmacy license may be issued?
GDNA inspection.
Who must be in charge of a licensed pharmacy?
A registered pharmacist serving as PIC.
How often are pharmacy licenses renewed?
Every 2 years in odd-numbered years.
What is a Drug Researcher Permit?
A permit allowing handling of controlled substances or dangerous drugs for research, analysis, animal training, or drug education.
Can Drug Researcher Permit holders sell, distribute, or dispense drugs?
No.
How often are Drug Researcher Permits renewed?
Every 2 years in even-numbered years.
What is a Nonresident Permit?
A permit for pharmacies outside Georgia that ship, mail, or deliver prescription drugs into Georgia.
How often are Nonresident Permits renewed?
Every 2 years in odd-numbered years.
What must a nonresident pharmacy maintain for patient counseling?
A toll-free number operating at least 6 days per week and 60 hours per week.
Must the toll-free number appear on the prescription label?
Yes.
What is a College of Pharmacy Permit?
A permit allowing possession and use of drugs for educational and research purposes.