AZ MPJE Important Timeframe, Numbers
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*License Renewal*
(Pharmacists & Techs) - ANSWER Every 2 years (*biennial*) on *November 1st*
-even ending = even year
-odd ending = odd year
License Renewal
(Pharmacists & Techs) - ANSWER -Every *2 years*
-Must complete continuing education hours (Pharmacist = 30hrs [3 CEU], Tech = 20hrs
[2CEU])
(Note: *3hrs must be opioid-related*, substance use disorder or addiction CE)
(3hrs of Law CE removed in 2020)
Special CE Hours for Pharmacists (if applicable) - ANSWER -*2hrs of immunization CE*
-*2hrs of tobacco cessation CE* - /if applicable/
(Note: Naloxone dispensing does not require CE, only requires 1hr of training)
CE recordkeeping and timeframe to provide proof when requested by Board - ANSWER
CE must be ACPE approved provider.
- keep CE records for *5 years*
- Provide proof within *20 days* of board request
When to notify the ASBP:
Change in *Mailing Address* - ANSWER (For PIC, Pharmacists, Interns, Tech.s &
Tech. Trainees)
- *10 days*
When to notify the ASBP:
*Change of Employer* - ANSWER (For *PIC*)
- *24hrs* (aka. immediately)
(For Pharmacists, Interns, Tech.s & Tech. Trainees)
- *10 days*
When to notify the ASBP:
Change of *Intern Training Site* - ANSWER - 10 days
When to notify the ASBP:
Change of PIC Status - ANSWER - 24 hrs (immediately)
, When to notify the ASBP:
*Employing or Terminating a pharmacist* - ANSWER - 10 days
When to notify the ASBP:
Appointing or Terminating a *PIC* - ANSWER - 24 hrs (immediately)
Who & When to notify the ASBP:
*Discontinuing a Pharmacy* - ANSWER - Permittee and/or PIC to provide written notice
-*W/in 14 days* of pharmacy closure (board & DEA)
1. Is licensed as a pharmacist in a jurisdiction that provides reciprocity to Arizona
licensees
2. Has passed the NABPLEX or NAPLEX with a score of 75 or better or was
licensed by examination in another jurisdiction having essentially the same
standards for licensure as this state at the time the pharmacist was licensed, and
3. Provides evidence to the Board of having completed the required secondary and
professional education and training specified in R4-23-202(A).
DEA registration renewal - ANSWER -Manu/Wholsaler/Dist: *annual*
-*Pharmacies: every 3 years*
-Practitioners: every 3 years
EXEMPT from DEA registration:
- Pharmacist as agent of a registered pharmacy
- Practitioners as employees of a hospital
- Practitioners of military/fed services (prisons, etc...)
How many DEA numbers do physician need to register for? - ANSWER IF *Prescribe
AND Administer* or... *Dispense* CS
- ONE for EACH location
IF *ONLY prescribe*
- ONE DEA for all locations (address to be used when filling CS order is where they
wrote the order at)
What DEA form is used for C-II distribution? - ANSWER *DEA form 222*
*Brown* - supplier
*Green* - to DEA (via supplier)
*Blue* - stays with purchaser/recipient
Error on this form cannot be corrected - must VOID
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*License Renewal*
(Pharmacists & Techs) - ANSWER Every 2 years (*biennial*) on *November 1st*
-even ending = even year
-odd ending = odd year
License Renewal
(Pharmacists & Techs) - ANSWER -Every *2 years*
-Must complete continuing education hours (Pharmacist = 30hrs [3 CEU], Tech = 20hrs
[2CEU])
(Note: *3hrs must be opioid-related*, substance use disorder or addiction CE)
(3hrs of Law CE removed in 2020)
Special CE Hours for Pharmacists (if applicable) - ANSWER -*2hrs of immunization CE*
-*2hrs of tobacco cessation CE* - /if applicable/
(Note: Naloxone dispensing does not require CE, only requires 1hr of training)
CE recordkeeping and timeframe to provide proof when requested by Board - ANSWER
CE must be ACPE approved provider.
- keep CE records for *5 years*
- Provide proof within *20 days* of board request
When to notify the ASBP:
Change in *Mailing Address* - ANSWER (For PIC, Pharmacists, Interns, Tech.s &
Tech. Trainees)
- *10 days*
When to notify the ASBP:
*Change of Employer* - ANSWER (For *PIC*)
- *24hrs* (aka. immediately)
(For Pharmacists, Interns, Tech.s & Tech. Trainees)
- *10 days*
When to notify the ASBP:
Change of *Intern Training Site* - ANSWER - 10 days
When to notify the ASBP:
Change of PIC Status - ANSWER - 24 hrs (immediately)
, When to notify the ASBP:
*Employing or Terminating a pharmacist* - ANSWER - 10 days
When to notify the ASBP:
Appointing or Terminating a *PIC* - ANSWER - 24 hrs (immediately)
Who & When to notify the ASBP:
*Discontinuing a Pharmacy* - ANSWER - Permittee and/or PIC to provide written notice
-*W/in 14 days* of pharmacy closure (board & DEA)
1. Is licensed as a pharmacist in a jurisdiction that provides reciprocity to Arizona
licensees
2. Has passed the NABPLEX or NAPLEX with a score of 75 or better or was
licensed by examination in another jurisdiction having essentially the same
standards for licensure as this state at the time the pharmacist was licensed, and
3. Provides evidence to the Board of having completed the required secondary and
professional education and training specified in R4-23-202(A).
DEA registration renewal - ANSWER -Manu/Wholsaler/Dist: *annual*
-*Pharmacies: every 3 years*
-Practitioners: every 3 years
EXEMPT from DEA registration:
- Pharmacist as agent of a registered pharmacy
- Practitioners as employees of a hospital
- Practitioners of military/fed services (prisons, etc...)
How many DEA numbers do physician need to register for? - ANSWER IF *Prescribe
AND Administer* or... *Dispense* CS
- ONE for EACH location
IF *ONLY prescribe*
- ONE DEA for all locations (address to be used when filling CS order is where they
wrote the order at)
What DEA form is used for C-II distribution? - ANSWER *DEA form 222*
*Brown* - supplier
*Green* - to DEA (via supplier)
*Blue* - stays with purchaser/recipient
Error on this form cannot be corrected - must VOID
