South Carolina Pharmacy Law
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Which 2 agencies regulate pharmacy in S.C.? - Ans--LLR/BOP
DHEC Bureau of Drug Control
Who is responsible for making regulations?
For making laws? - Ans--State agency makes regulations.
Regulations have to be approved to be a law by the State Legislature.
What are 10 responsibilities of the BOP? - Ans--1. Practice of pharmacy
2. Sale/dispensing drugs/poisons/devices
3. Supervision of interns/externs
4. Investigate violations
5. Min requirement of permits
6. Confine drugs to Rx status
7. Seize dangerous drug/devices
8. Promulagate regulations
9. License, register, permit
10. Adopt rules of conduct
How often does the BOP inspect facilities? - Ans--Biennial every 2 years
What are the inpsections for, and who are the inspectors? - Ans--They are
looking for compliance to BOP regulations.
Inspectors are pharmacists.
What disciplinary powers does the BOP possess? - Ans--Can cancel, fine,
suspend, revoke or restrict authorization to practice.
Fine cannot exceed $500, unless otherwise stated.
They also have other "reasonable" actions deemed necessary and
appropriate by BOP.
, What are the most common punishments? - Ans--1. Reprimand or letter of
caution (public or private)
2. Fine (usually up to $500)
3. Probation (with conditions)
4. Revocaton of license is rare, but for extreme violations.
What are 5 examples of unprofessional conduct? - Ans--1. Circumvent
counseling requirements
2. Violate patient confidentiality
3. Sell drugs/devices for illegal use
4. Sell without a Rx
5. Incomplete Records
What happens (punishment) if you violate the Pharmacy Practice Statutes?
- Ans--1. Misdemeanor for violations of any provision
2. In most cases, a $500 fine for each offense or up to 2 years imprisonment,
or both. There are provisions for civil penalties up to $10,000
3. Unprofessional conduct
What are the practical experience requirements to receive your Pharmacist
License? - Ans--1. 1500hrs of practical experience (500 from work, 1000
from school rotations)
2. Experience must be supervised by licensed RPh
3. Experience cannot be more than 40hrs/wk
4. Intern is responsible for paperwork to BOP
5. Must have an intern license
Explain the requirements to maintain your pharmacist license? - Ans--1.
Annually renew license by April 30th; application/fee must be sent by April
1st
2. CE requirement of 15hrs annually; 6 hrs must be live, 50% of credit must
be drug therapy/pt management; hours must be accredited by ACPE or
CME I
What are 3 types of Pharmacist license and explain them? - Ans--1. Active
license
2. Inactive license; not actively engaged in pharmacy; to become
reactivated, complete 15 hours of CE
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Which 2 agencies regulate pharmacy in S.C.? - Ans--LLR/BOP
DHEC Bureau of Drug Control
Who is responsible for making regulations?
For making laws? - Ans--State agency makes regulations.
Regulations have to be approved to be a law by the State Legislature.
What are 10 responsibilities of the BOP? - Ans--1. Practice of pharmacy
2. Sale/dispensing drugs/poisons/devices
3. Supervision of interns/externs
4. Investigate violations
5. Min requirement of permits
6. Confine drugs to Rx status
7. Seize dangerous drug/devices
8. Promulagate regulations
9. License, register, permit
10. Adopt rules of conduct
How often does the BOP inspect facilities? - Ans--Biennial every 2 years
What are the inpsections for, and who are the inspectors? - Ans--They are
looking for compliance to BOP regulations.
Inspectors are pharmacists.
What disciplinary powers does the BOP possess? - Ans--Can cancel, fine,
suspend, revoke or restrict authorization to practice.
Fine cannot exceed $500, unless otherwise stated.
They also have other "reasonable" actions deemed necessary and
appropriate by BOP.
, What are the most common punishments? - Ans--1. Reprimand or letter of
caution (public or private)
2. Fine (usually up to $500)
3. Probation (with conditions)
4. Revocaton of license is rare, but for extreme violations.
What are 5 examples of unprofessional conduct? - Ans--1. Circumvent
counseling requirements
2. Violate patient confidentiality
3. Sell drugs/devices for illegal use
4. Sell without a Rx
5. Incomplete Records
What happens (punishment) if you violate the Pharmacy Practice Statutes?
- Ans--1. Misdemeanor for violations of any provision
2. In most cases, a $500 fine for each offense or up to 2 years imprisonment,
or both. There are provisions for civil penalties up to $10,000
3. Unprofessional conduct
What are the practical experience requirements to receive your Pharmacist
License? - Ans--1. 1500hrs of practical experience (500 from work, 1000
from school rotations)
2. Experience must be supervised by licensed RPh
3. Experience cannot be more than 40hrs/wk
4. Intern is responsible for paperwork to BOP
5. Must have an intern license
Explain the requirements to maintain your pharmacist license? - Ans--1.
Annually renew license by April 30th; application/fee must be sent by April
1st
2. CE requirement of 15hrs annually; 6 hrs must be live, 50% of credit must
be drug therapy/pt management; hours must be accredited by ACPE or
CME I
What are 3 types of Pharmacist license and explain them? - Ans--1. Active
license
2. Inactive license; not actively engaged in pharmacy; to become
reactivated, complete 15 hours of CE
