West Virginia Mpje Law Review 149 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

What are the rules regarding emergency dispensing by pharmacists? {Ans: 1. Pharmacist can dispense an emergency supply refill (this only applies to a patient who has run out of refills, but cannot get in touch with the prescribing doctor to authorize further refills) 2. Must be a life-sustaining drug 3. May not be more than a 10 day supply 4. Reason for emergency dispensing must be documented 5. The prescriber must be contacted as soon as possible 6. Emergency dispensing cannot be done with controlled substances}What is a DEA 41 from used for? {Ans: - Disposal of controlled substances}When do you need a compounding license? {Ans: - Only when you compound parenteral, enteral, or ophthalmic preparations (not for 0.1% triamcinolone cream)}When can a hard copy of the electronic prescription for a schedule II Rx be used? {Ans: 1. Rx for a schedule II for direct administration via IV, IM, or SC 2. Rx for a schedule II for a patient in a LTCF 3. Rx for a schedule II for a hospice patient 4. Emergency Oral or E-RX for a schedule II (quantity prescribed is limited to the emergency period and a signed hard copy must