Arizona MPJE Part 4 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2025 LATEST UPDATE
Minimum space requirement for pharmacy area in community setting - ANSWER 1.
Must have at least 300 square feet to accommodate up to 3 employees
2. Additional 60 square feet for each additional employee working at same time
Minimum space requirement for compounding and dispensing counter in community
settin - ANSWER 1. At least 3 square feet of space per working licensee
Each section above must be at least 16 in. deep and 24 in. long
What are the floor requirements near the working space of the counter (where
employees stand) in community setting? - ANSWER Clear and continuous for at least
36 inches
Is there a designated space for patient counseling requirement in community setting? -
ANSWER Yes, must be separate and distinct
Storage requirements of controlled substances in community pharmacy setting (3) -
ANSWER 1. Use of two methods:
2. In locked cabinet or safe
3. Dispersed throughout the pharmacy's stock of Rx-only drugs
Physical barrier requirements in community setting (5) - ANSWER 1. Enclosed by
permanent partition/barrier
2. Barrier must extend from floor or counter to ceiling or roof
3. Openings in barrier not large enough to allow removal of items from pharmacy area
4. While open: barrier at least 66 inches high to protect pharmacy from unauthorized
access
5. Doors to pharmacy must be securely locking
Exception to access by pharmacists only to additional storage areas outside of
pharmacy area in community setting - ANSWER Extreme emergencies that constitutes
imminent threat to pharmacy personnel or patrons
Responsibilities of PIC in community pharmacy (3) - ANSWER 1. Ensuring preparation,
implementation, and compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures
Reviewing/modifying policies and procedures every 2 years
2. Assembling policies/procedures into written or electronic manual
3. Making manual available to pharmacy personnel and Board inspection
Personnel allowed in pharmacy area in the community pharmacy (8) - ANSWER 1.
Pharmacist
2. Graduate and pharmacy interns
, 3. Pharm tech and trainees
4. Support personnel
5. Compliance officers
6. Drug inspectors
7. Peace officers
8. Other designated and personnel and persons authorized by law
Who can open a drug shipment in community setting? - ANSWER 1. Pharmacists
2. Pharmacy personnel under supervision of pharmacist
Can there be a small slot/opening to accept new Rx orders or refill requests when
pharmacist not present? - ANSWER Yes
Pharmacy facility requirements (7) - ANSWER 1. Trash cans emptied throughout the
day
2. Toilet facilities within 100 feet walking distance of pharmacy area
3. Sink with hot and cold water
4. Pharmacy personnel and apparel must be clean
5. No animals, except licensed assistance and guard animals
6. Free or insects/rodents
7. Supply of chemicals to meet demands
Pharmacy equipment requirements (13) - ANSWER 1. Refrigerators
2. Record of OTC substance sales (if applicable)
3. Graduated cylinder in various sizes
4. Spatulas: various sizes, one non-metallic
5. Mortar and pestle*
6. Class A prescription balance*
7. One ointment tile or equivalent*
8. Current copy of Arizona Pharmacy Act, administrative rules, and Arizona Controlled
Substance Act
9. Professional reference library: 9. Pharmacology/toxicology, therapeutics, drug
compatibility, drug product equivalency
10. Various labels
11. Stamp for letter "C"
12. Current antidote and drug interaction info
13. Poison control phone # displyed
Pharmacy permittee or PIC of pharmacy with automated storage and distribution
systems that allow access by patient must ensure the following: (7) - ANSWER 1.
Contains Rx that don't require counseling (Refills)
2. Contains Rx properly labeled and check by pharmacist
3. Allows patient to choose whether or not to use system
4. Located within wall of pharmacy or secured to wall or floor within 20 ft of pharmacy
5. Has mechanism to ID patient and relate only Rx for that patient
6. Provides means to received pharmacist consultation
ANSWERS 2025 LATEST UPDATE
Minimum space requirement for pharmacy area in community setting - ANSWER 1.
Must have at least 300 square feet to accommodate up to 3 employees
2. Additional 60 square feet for each additional employee working at same time
Minimum space requirement for compounding and dispensing counter in community
settin - ANSWER 1. At least 3 square feet of space per working licensee
Each section above must be at least 16 in. deep and 24 in. long
What are the floor requirements near the working space of the counter (where
employees stand) in community setting? - ANSWER Clear and continuous for at least
36 inches
Is there a designated space for patient counseling requirement in community setting? -
ANSWER Yes, must be separate and distinct
Storage requirements of controlled substances in community pharmacy setting (3) -
ANSWER 1. Use of two methods:
2. In locked cabinet or safe
3. Dispersed throughout the pharmacy's stock of Rx-only drugs
Physical barrier requirements in community setting (5) - ANSWER 1. Enclosed by
permanent partition/barrier
2. Barrier must extend from floor or counter to ceiling or roof
3. Openings in barrier not large enough to allow removal of items from pharmacy area
4. While open: barrier at least 66 inches high to protect pharmacy from unauthorized
access
5. Doors to pharmacy must be securely locking
Exception to access by pharmacists only to additional storage areas outside of
pharmacy area in community setting - ANSWER Extreme emergencies that constitutes
imminent threat to pharmacy personnel or patrons
Responsibilities of PIC in community pharmacy (3) - ANSWER 1. Ensuring preparation,
implementation, and compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures
Reviewing/modifying policies and procedures every 2 years
2. Assembling policies/procedures into written or electronic manual
3. Making manual available to pharmacy personnel and Board inspection
Personnel allowed in pharmacy area in the community pharmacy (8) - ANSWER 1.
Pharmacist
2. Graduate and pharmacy interns
, 3. Pharm tech and trainees
4. Support personnel
5. Compliance officers
6. Drug inspectors
7. Peace officers
8. Other designated and personnel and persons authorized by law
Who can open a drug shipment in community setting? - ANSWER 1. Pharmacists
2. Pharmacy personnel under supervision of pharmacist
Can there be a small slot/opening to accept new Rx orders or refill requests when
pharmacist not present? - ANSWER Yes
Pharmacy facility requirements (7) - ANSWER 1. Trash cans emptied throughout the
day
2. Toilet facilities within 100 feet walking distance of pharmacy area
3. Sink with hot and cold water
4. Pharmacy personnel and apparel must be clean
5. No animals, except licensed assistance and guard animals
6. Free or insects/rodents
7. Supply of chemicals to meet demands
Pharmacy equipment requirements (13) - ANSWER 1. Refrigerators
2. Record of OTC substance sales (if applicable)
3. Graduated cylinder in various sizes
4. Spatulas: various sizes, one non-metallic
5. Mortar and pestle*
6. Class A prescription balance*
7. One ointment tile or equivalent*
8. Current copy of Arizona Pharmacy Act, administrative rules, and Arizona Controlled
Substance Act
9. Professional reference library: 9. Pharmacology/toxicology, therapeutics, drug
compatibility, drug product equivalency
10. Various labels
11. Stamp for letter "C"
12. Current antidote and drug interaction info
13. Poison control phone # displyed
Pharmacy permittee or PIC of pharmacy with automated storage and distribution
systems that allow access by patient must ensure the following: (7) - ANSWER 1.
Contains Rx that don't require counseling (Refills)
2. Contains Rx properly labeled and check by pharmacist
3. Allows patient to choose whether or not to use system
4. Located within wall of pharmacy or secured to wall or floor within 20 ft of pharmacy
5. Has mechanism to ID patient and relate only Rx for that patient
6. Provides means to received pharmacist consultation
