MPJE Section 1 16-20 focused

A pharmacy manager is reviewing the requirements for maintaining a pharmacy license in Texas. Which strategic actions should be prioritized to ensure ongoing compliance and avoid penalties?

• Renew the license annually, comply with facility and equipment standards, and ensure the Pharmacist-in-Charge accepts responsibility for compliance.

• Only renew the license every five years.

• Focus solely on customer service and ignore regulatory requirements.

• Store drugs in any available space without regard to proper storage standards.

A pharmacy is planning to expand its services to include the preparation and dispensing of radioactive drugs. Based on Texas pharmacy license classifications, which class of pharmacy license should the pharmacy apply for, and what specific compliance requirement must they meet?

• Class B – Nuclear Pharmacy; must comply with Texas Department of State Health Services radiation control rules.

• Class C – Institutional Pharmacy; must have policies for drug distribution and emergency kits.

• Class E – Non-Resident Pharmacy; must be licensed in their home state.

• Class G – Central Fill Pharmacy; must have contracts with originating pharmacies.

A pharmacy located outside of Texas wants to ship medications into Texas. What type of pharmacy license must it obtain, and what is a key requirement for this license?

• Class E – Non-Resident Pharmacy; must be licensed in their home state and provide proof of good standing.

• Class C – Institutional Pharmacy; must have policies for drug distribution.

• Class F – Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Facility Pharmacy; must serve emergency patients.

• Class H – Limited Prescription Delivery Pharmacy; must only deliver prescriptions.

A pharmacy is undergoing a change in ownership and location. What are the strategic steps the pharmacy must take to remain compliant with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) regulations?

• Notify TSBP of the change in ownership and location, and ensure all licenses are updated accordingly.

• Only notify TSBP of the change in ownership.

• Only notify TSBP of the change in location.

• No notification is required if the pharmacy remains in the same city.

A hospital is looking to establish a pharmacy that can operate 24/7, provide sterile compounding, and must have policies for drug distribution and emergency kits. Which class of pharmacy best fits these requirements, and what reasoning supports your choice?

• Class C – Institutional Pharmacy

• Class B – Nuclear Pharmacy

• Class D – Clinic Pharmacy

• Class E – Non-Resident Pharmacy

A pharmacy is preparing to dispense radioactive drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic use. What specialized requirements must the pharmacists meet, and why are these requirements important?

• They must have specialized training in nuclear pharmacy and comply with Texas Department of State Health Services radiation control rules to ensure safe handling of radioactive substances.

• They must be licensed in their home state and comply with Texas laws for out-of-state pharmacies.

• They must only dispense a limited formulary and focus on preventive care.

• They must operate in remote or rural areas to deliver prescriptions.

A central fill facility that processes prescriptions for other pharmacies but cannot dispense directly to patients is classified as which type of pharmacy, and what is the strategic reasoning behind this limitation?

• Class G – Central Prescription Drug Order Processing Pharmacy; the limitation ensures that patient interaction and final dispensing remain with the originating pharmacy for safety and accountability.

• Class B – Nuclear Pharmacy; the limitation ensures safe handling of radioactive drugs.

• Class F – Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Center Pharmacy; the limitation ensures emergency care only.

• Class H – Limited Prescription Delivery Pharmacy; the limitation ensures delivery only.

A pharmacy in Texas is undergoing a change in ownership. As the new owner, what strategic steps must you take to ensure compliance with state regulations, and why are these steps important for regulatory accountability?

• Submit a new pharmacy license application and ensure the existing license becomes void; these steps ensure transparency and regulatory oversight.

• Only notify the previous owner and continue operations under the old license; this maintains business continuity.

• Change the pharmacy’s name and address without notifying the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; this avoids unnecessary paperwork.

• Hire a new pharmacist without submitting any documentation; this is sufficient for compliance.

You are tasked with preparing a pharmacy license application in Texas. What information must you strategically gather and disclose to ensure transparency and accountability in pharmacy operations?

• Full legal name and address of the owner(s), type of ownership, names and titles of all officers, directors, and stakeholders, and percentage of ownership held by each individual or entity.

• Only the pharmacy’s business name and the pharmacist’s license number.

• The pharmacy’s hours of operation and a list of medications dispensed.

• The owner’s favorite color and the pharmacy’s logo design.

As a newly appointed Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) in a Texas pharmacy, what strategic responsibilities must you fulfill to ensure both legal compliance and effective pharmacy operations?

• Be licensed in Texas, manage day-to-day operations, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, be present for a minimum number of hours per week, and be legally responsible for the pharmacy’s compliance.

• Only supervise the pharmacy staff and order medications.

• Handle only the financial aspects of the pharmacy.

• Work remotely and visit the pharmacy once a month.