PrepIQ Maine Pharmacy Retail Drug Outlet
Ultimate Exam
1. Under the Maine Pharmacy Act (Title 32), which entity must hold
a Retail Drug Outlet license?
A) Any individual who possesses prescription drugs
B) Any pharmacy that dispenses prescription drugs to the public
C) Any hospital that administers medication to inpatients only
D) Any wholesale distributor shipping drugs into Maine
Answer: B) Any pharmacy that dispenses prescription drugs to the
public
Rationale: A "Retail Drug Outlet" license is required for any pharmacy
that dispenses prescription drugs to ambulatory patients. The Maine
Board of Pharmacy defines "pharmacy" as a retail drug outlet registered
with the board . Hospital pharmacies serving only inpatients require a
different classification. Wholesale distributors and manufacturers require
separate licensing under Title 32 §13758.
2. What is the annual licensing fee for a Retail Drug Outlet in Maine?
,A) $100.00
B) $200.00
C) $500.00
D) $1,000.00
Answer: B) $200.00
Rationale: The Maine Board of Pharmacy requires a $200.00 registration
fee for pharmacy licenses. The fee is non-refundable even if the
application is incomplete .
3. When does a Retail Drug Outlet license expire in Maine?
A) June 30 annually
B) September 30 annually
C) December 31 annually
D) March 31 of each even-numbered year
Answer: C) December 31 annually
Rationale: Retail drug outlet licenses in Maine currently renew annually
on December 31. All licenses issued expire on December 31 regardless of
issue date .
,4. What must a retail pharmacy submit with its initial license
application regarding the physical layout?
A) A photograph of the storefront
B) A scaled drawing of the drug outlet detailing the usage of each area
C) An inventory list of all prescription drugs
D) A letter from the local zoning board
Answer: B) A scaled drawing of the drug outlet detailing the usage
of each area
Rationale: The application requires a scaled drawing of the drug outlet
detailing the usage of each area. If the registered area is part of a larger
retail store, an additional scaled drawing of the entire establishment
must be furnished showing the relative position of the registered area
and the location of all entrances, bathrooms, and storage areas .
5. The Maine Board of Pharmacy operates under which state
department?
A) Department of Health and Human Services
B) Department of Public Safety
C) Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
D) Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Answer: C) Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
, Rationale: The Maine Board of Pharmacy is part of the Office of
Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR) within the Department
of Professional and Financial Regulation (DPFR) .
6. What is the minimum number of hours per week a retail drug
outlet must be open to the public in Maine unless a waiver is
obtained?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
Answer: C) 40 hours
Rationale: Maine Board of Pharmacy rules require a retail drug outlet to
be open a minimum of 40 hours per week to the public unless a specific
waiver is obtained from the Board .
7. A retail pharmacy must prominently post in a public area:
A) The owner's home address
B) The names of all employees
Ultimate Exam
1. Under the Maine Pharmacy Act (Title 32), which entity must hold
a Retail Drug Outlet license?
A) Any individual who possesses prescription drugs
B) Any pharmacy that dispenses prescription drugs to the public
C) Any hospital that administers medication to inpatients only
D) Any wholesale distributor shipping drugs into Maine
Answer: B) Any pharmacy that dispenses prescription drugs to the
public
Rationale: A "Retail Drug Outlet" license is required for any pharmacy
that dispenses prescription drugs to ambulatory patients. The Maine
Board of Pharmacy defines "pharmacy" as a retail drug outlet registered
with the board . Hospital pharmacies serving only inpatients require a
different classification. Wholesale distributors and manufacturers require
separate licensing under Title 32 §13758.
2. What is the annual licensing fee for a Retail Drug Outlet in Maine?
,A) $100.00
B) $200.00
C) $500.00
D) $1,000.00
Answer: B) $200.00
Rationale: The Maine Board of Pharmacy requires a $200.00 registration
fee for pharmacy licenses. The fee is non-refundable even if the
application is incomplete .
3. When does a Retail Drug Outlet license expire in Maine?
A) June 30 annually
B) September 30 annually
C) December 31 annually
D) March 31 of each even-numbered year
Answer: C) December 31 annually
Rationale: Retail drug outlet licenses in Maine currently renew annually
on December 31. All licenses issued expire on December 31 regardless of
issue date .
,4. What must a retail pharmacy submit with its initial license
application regarding the physical layout?
A) A photograph of the storefront
B) A scaled drawing of the drug outlet detailing the usage of each area
C) An inventory list of all prescription drugs
D) A letter from the local zoning board
Answer: B) A scaled drawing of the drug outlet detailing the usage
of each area
Rationale: The application requires a scaled drawing of the drug outlet
detailing the usage of each area. If the registered area is part of a larger
retail store, an additional scaled drawing of the entire establishment
must be furnished showing the relative position of the registered area
and the location of all entrances, bathrooms, and storage areas .
5. The Maine Board of Pharmacy operates under which state
department?
A) Department of Health and Human Services
B) Department of Public Safety
C) Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
D) Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Answer: C) Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
, Rationale: The Maine Board of Pharmacy is part of the Office of
Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR) within the Department
of Professional and Financial Regulation (DPFR) .
6. What is the minimum number of hours per week a retail drug
outlet must be open to the public in Maine unless a waiver is
obtained?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
Answer: C) 40 hours
Rationale: Maine Board of Pharmacy rules require a retail drug outlet to
be open a minimum of 40 hours per week to the public unless a specific
waiver is obtained from the Board .
7. A retail pharmacy must prominently post in a public area:
A) The owner's home address
B) The names of all employees
