CPJE CALIFORNIA PHARMACY LAW EXAM 2026/2027 | PNN & RXPREP COMBO | L…
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
CPJE California Pharmacy
Law Exam 2026/2027 | PNN
& RxPrep Combo | Latest
Updated Questions &
Answers
Verified Answers Exam Ready 823 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive resource provides 823 California Pharmacy Law Exam questions with
their correct answers and explanations, including visual aids. It covers essential pharmacy
law principles for effective study and certification preparation. This material is directly
aligned with CPJE requirements for thorough review and knowledge reinforcement.
TOPICS
• Pharmacy Board & Licensing • Drug Laws & Regulations
• Controlled Substances • Pharmacy Operations & Staffing
• Compounding & Manufacturing
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 823
WHO completes the self-assessment form & WHEN?*
- 1. PICs for every CA licensed pharmacy
- to be completed *before* July 1st of every *odd* numbered year
(e.g. by July 1, 2021, then again by July 1, 2023, etc.)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 823
Statute vs Regulations
1. Statute refers to law created by legislative body of a government, whether federal or state
2. Regulations: Standards and Rules
3. Regulations and Statues carry the same weight
a. If the conflict, the matter is referred to the Office of Administrative Law for resolution or to
the Governor.
b. If there is a conflict between federal and state statues:
----Federal Law outweighs the State law
----State Law can be more stringent than federal, but not
less.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 823
Composition of the Pharmacy Board*
1. CA State Board of Pharmacy
a. It is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Consumer Affairs.
b. The Board of Pharmacy assists with state licensing
c. it develops, implements, and enforces uniform standards relating to pharmacies.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 823
Composition of Pharmacy Board (continued)-2
Page 2
, 1. 4 years term
2. Each board member may only serve 2 terms (8 years total)
3. At least 7 members that are required for quorum
4. Meetings are held at least once every 4 months
5. The responsibility of the Board is to adopt rules/regulations pertaining to the practice of
pharmacy in addition to :
---Preparing and conducting licensing exams
---Investigating violations of laws
---Taking disciplinary action against licensees in violation
6. A pharmacist must join the board's e-mail list within 60 days and notify the board of any
changes within 30 days.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 823
Which position(s) is/are *elected* by the BOP?
- President
- Vice president
- Treasurer
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 823
Which position(s) is/are *appointed* by the BOP?
- Executive officer...may *OR* may not be a board member
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 823
Citation issued by an Inspector
1. If an inspector issues a citation, the pharamcy or pharmacist has 30 days to appeal in writing
to the Board of Pharmacy.
2. If a citation cannot be completed, an extension of time can be requested in writing.
3. If not corrected within the time limit set by BOP, a fine/penalty may be issued.
Page 3
, Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 823
Duties and responsibilities of RPh
The Pharmacy Law:
Business Professions Code 4000 et seq.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 823
To be licensed as pharmacist, a candidate must have:
1. >/= 18 yo
2. Graduate from ACPE-acredited school of pharmacy or be graduate of a foreign school of
pharmacy and be certificated by NABP Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee.
3. Completed at least 150 hrs of semester college credit, 90 hrs which must be from pharmacy
school. The candidate must also have at least a baccalaureate degree in course of study
devoted to pharmacy.
4. Must completed 1500 hrs of pharmacy practice experience.
5. Pass a criminal background check.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 823
PIC (Pharmacist in Charge)
1. Every pharamcy must have a PIC (manager)
2. Any change in the PIC must be reported to the BOP in writing within 30 days of that change
3. A PIC can ONLY be a PIC up to 2 pharmacies at one time; the 2 pharmacies cannot be
separated by more than 50 miles
3. A new PIC should complete an inventory of C-IIs within 30 days of becoming PIC, and an
outgoing PIC should perform an ending inventory before leaving. Inventory reconciliation is the
process of matching stock records.
5. An RPh cannot be a PIC and designated representative of wholesaler or veterinary food-
animal drug retailer.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 823
PIC Summary
Page 4
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
CPJE California Pharmacy
Law Exam 2026/2027 | PNN
& RxPrep Combo | Latest
Updated Questions &
Answers
Verified Answers Exam Ready 823 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive resource provides 823 California Pharmacy Law Exam questions with
their correct answers and explanations, including visual aids. It covers essential pharmacy
law principles for effective study and certification preparation. This material is directly
aligned with CPJE requirements for thorough review and knowledge reinforcement.
TOPICS
• Pharmacy Board & Licensing • Drug Laws & Regulations
• Controlled Substances • Pharmacy Operations & Staffing
• Compounding & Manufacturing
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 823
WHO completes the self-assessment form & WHEN?*
- 1. PICs for every CA licensed pharmacy
- to be completed *before* July 1st of every *odd* numbered year
(e.g. by July 1, 2021, then again by July 1, 2023, etc.)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 823
Statute vs Regulations
1. Statute refers to law created by legislative body of a government, whether federal or state
2. Regulations: Standards and Rules
3. Regulations and Statues carry the same weight
a. If the conflict, the matter is referred to the Office of Administrative Law for resolution or to
the Governor.
b. If there is a conflict between federal and state statues:
----Federal Law outweighs the State law
----State Law can be more stringent than federal, but not
less.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 823
Composition of the Pharmacy Board*
1. CA State Board of Pharmacy
a. It is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Consumer Affairs.
b. The Board of Pharmacy assists with state licensing
c. it develops, implements, and enforces uniform standards relating to pharmacies.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 823
Composition of Pharmacy Board (continued)-2
Page 2
, 1. 4 years term
2. Each board member may only serve 2 terms (8 years total)
3. At least 7 members that are required for quorum
4. Meetings are held at least once every 4 months
5. The responsibility of the Board is to adopt rules/regulations pertaining to the practice of
pharmacy in addition to :
---Preparing and conducting licensing exams
---Investigating violations of laws
---Taking disciplinary action against licensees in violation
6. A pharmacist must join the board's e-mail list within 60 days and notify the board of any
changes within 30 days.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 823
Which position(s) is/are *elected* by the BOP?
- President
- Vice president
- Treasurer
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 823
Which position(s) is/are *appointed* by the BOP?
- Executive officer...may *OR* may not be a board member
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 823
Citation issued by an Inspector
1. If an inspector issues a citation, the pharamcy or pharmacist has 30 days to appeal in writing
to the Board of Pharmacy.
2. If a citation cannot be completed, an extension of time can be requested in writing.
3. If not corrected within the time limit set by BOP, a fine/penalty may be issued.
Page 3
, Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 823
Duties and responsibilities of RPh
The Pharmacy Law:
Business Professions Code 4000 et seq.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 823
To be licensed as pharmacist, a candidate must have:
1. >/= 18 yo
2. Graduate from ACPE-acredited school of pharmacy or be graduate of a foreign school of
pharmacy and be certificated by NABP Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee.
3. Completed at least 150 hrs of semester college credit, 90 hrs which must be from pharmacy
school. The candidate must also have at least a baccalaureate degree in course of study
devoted to pharmacy.
4. Must completed 1500 hrs of pharmacy practice experience.
5. Pass a criminal background check.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 823
PIC (Pharmacist in Charge)
1. Every pharamcy must have a PIC (manager)
2. Any change in the PIC must be reported to the BOP in writing within 30 days of that change
3. A PIC can ONLY be a PIC up to 2 pharmacies at one time; the 2 pharmacies cannot be
separated by more than 50 miles
3. A new PIC should complete an inventory of C-IIs within 30 days of becoming PIC, and an
outgoing PIC should perform an ending inventory before leaving. Inventory reconciliation is the
process of matching stock records.
5. An RPh cannot be a PIC and designated representative of wholesaler or veterinary food-
animal drug retailer.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 823
PIC Summary
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