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15 Cards in this Set
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How long does an application with fee for pharmacy licensure have to be on file at the PEB before a license can be granted?
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30 days
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Can a pharmacy operate while waiting for its license to be granted by the board? How quickly must the PEB act on the application?
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No.
60 days |
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Can a pharmacy license be transferred to another location?
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No
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When does an outpatient pharmacy in an inpatient setting have to be licensed?
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When the two pharmacy areas are separate and not contiguous.
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If a pharmacy changes ownership, does it need a new license?
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Yes. The original owner must return his/her license and the new owner must submit an application. New owner cannot operate pharmacy until license is received.
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How quickly does the PEB need to be notified of a change in managing pharmacist?
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5 days
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What are the minimum requirements for a pharmacy service area?
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Minimum 250 sq ft
NMT 20% of space can be used for storage |
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How much counter space does a pharmacy need?
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must be clear and used for dispensing and compounding only; at least 12 sq feet and 18 inches wide
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What is required for a pharmacy to convert to a sundry outlet? What activities can be performed?
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-pharmacy area must be secured by: locked, physical barrier (can be non-solid if it is impenetrable and cannot be reached through)
-refill requests can be accepted; new orders cannot be -sign displaying hours of pharmacist on duty posted -manner in which phone is answered cannot imply site is operating as a pharmacy -notify PEB of non-pharmacy hours |
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When can a pharmacist be absent without converting to a sundry outlet?
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-absent for less than 30 minutes
-accessible by phone, pager, etc. -indicate to patients pharmacist is unable and post time of return -technicians can only perform technician dties |
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What must be done before remodeling the pharmacy service area?
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Notify the PEB and submit new floor plan. Board must respond within 60 days.
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What are the sanitation requirements for a pharmacy?
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Must contain a sink with hot and cold running water. Detergent and waste disposal should also be available.
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What are the minimum equipment requirements of a pharmacy?
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-electronic balance with sensitivity of 1 mg or torsion balance (6 mg)
-accurate weights for torsion balance -glass graduates capable of measuring 5-100 ml -device to measure <5 ml -supply of Wedgewood and glass mortars/pestles -supply of stainless steel spatulas and at least one hard rubber spatula -heating device -acid, base, and solvent-resistant funnels -ointment slab/paper -updated pharmacy laws (DEA regs 21 CFR 1300, Ch 450, Ch 961, pharmacy regs) -appropriate drug references -phone number for poison control center |
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What are the minimum storage requirements for a pharmacy?
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-refrigerator sufficient for biologicals and other meds
-sufficient shelf, drawer, and cabinet space -controlled substances are stored in a securely-locked cabinet or dispersed throughout the inventory in a manner that obstructs theft |
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What are the alarm requirements for pharmacies?
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-centrally monitored alarm system, even if contained within a bigger store that has a centrally monitored alarm system
-even if open 24/7 |
