ARKANSAS PHARMACY LAW EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Are pharmacists authorized to sell contact lenses? - ANS No
What additional information is required on a prescription for a controlled substance when
prescribed by a PA? - ANS Supervising physician's name, and "PA" behind the physician
assistant's name.
How many members does the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy consist of? - ANS 8
How many members of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy pharmacists? - ANS 6 (5
experienced, 1 minority)
How many members of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy are required represent "a
minority?" - ANS 1
How many members of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy are required to be "not actively
engaged in or retired from the practice of pharmacy?" - ANS 2 total. one to represent the
elderly and must be at least 60yrs old, and one to represent consumers
What is the duration of a term of service as a member of the Arkansas State Board of
Pharmacy? - ANS 6 years
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, How many times per annum shall the BoP hold regular meetings for the examination of
candidates? - ANS No fewer than 2
Within how many days must a requested document be made available to the board if unable to
furnish it at time of inspection? - ANS 2 working days, provided that the pharmacy stated in
writing that requested record would be made available
What is the Medications Administration Advisory Committee (MAAC)? - ANS An advisory
committee which makes recommendations to the BoP
In addition to 2 qualified licensed pharmacists, from which organizations are members of the
MAAC selected? - ANS Arkansas State Medical Board and/or Arkansas Medical Society, State
Nursing Board and/or Nursing Association
What is the term of service on the MAAC? - ANS 3 years
In addition to "good moral character and temperate habits," what else is required of applicants
not obtainable strictly through education and experience? - ANS age of 21
On which day of the year do pharmacy permits expire? - ANS 12/31
When do pharmacist licenses expire? - ANS 31st of Decemberr, the first Odd numbered year
following the date of issuance
When do intern licenses issued to foreign graduates expire? - ANS 31 Dec of second calendar
year following the date of issuance or when license is obtained
When do student intern licenses expire? - ANS When issued a pharmacist license, 6 months
following graduation, or at the moment a student discontinues school for any other reason
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, When do pharmacy technician licenses expire? - ANS 31 Dec of the first EVEN numbered year
following the date of issuence
Which pharmacy permits expire on Odd numbered years? - ANS Retail, Out-of-state,
specialty, and nursing home consultant permits.
Which pharmacy permits expire on EVEN numbered years? - ANS Those other than: retail,
out-of-state, specialty and nursing home consultant permits which expire on Odd numbered
years
After how long will a license, permit, registration, or certificate become void following the
failure to renew? - ANS 90 days
By what date do pharmacist licenses become void if renewal fees remain unpaid? - ANS Apr
1st
What is the maximum amount of money the BoP may impose as a monetary penalty, per
violation? (p.21) - ANS $500
What are the requirements of a pharmacist-in-charge in terms of qualifications? - ANS Must
be Arkansas licensed
What are the minimum hours required for a PiC to be on duty per week? - ANS 50% of hrs if
open 64 hours or less
at least 32hr/wk if open 64 hours of more
May any prescriptions be filled in the absence of a licensed pharmacist? - ANS Only by a
graduate intern
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Are pharmacists authorized to sell contact lenses? - ANS No
What additional information is required on a prescription for a controlled substance when
prescribed by a PA? - ANS Supervising physician's name, and "PA" behind the physician
assistant's name.
How many members does the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy consist of? - ANS 8
How many members of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy pharmacists? - ANS 6 (5
experienced, 1 minority)
How many members of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy are required represent "a
minority?" - ANS 1
How many members of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy are required to be "not actively
engaged in or retired from the practice of pharmacy?" - ANS 2 total. one to represent the
elderly and must be at least 60yrs old, and one to represent consumers
What is the duration of a term of service as a member of the Arkansas State Board of
Pharmacy? - ANS 6 years
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, How many times per annum shall the BoP hold regular meetings for the examination of
candidates? - ANS No fewer than 2
Within how many days must a requested document be made available to the board if unable to
furnish it at time of inspection? - ANS 2 working days, provided that the pharmacy stated in
writing that requested record would be made available
What is the Medications Administration Advisory Committee (MAAC)? - ANS An advisory
committee which makes recommendations to the BoP
In addition to 2 qualified licensed pharmacists, from which organizations are members of the
MAAC selected? - ANS Arkansas State Medical Board and/or Arkansas Medical Society, State
Nursing Board and/or Nursing Association
What is the term of service on the MAAC? - ANS 3 years
In addition to "good moral character and temperate habits," what else is required of applicants
not obtainable strictly through education and experience? - ANS age of 21
On which day of the year do pharmacy permits expire? - ANS 12/31
When do pharmacist licenses expire? - ANS 31st of Decemberr, the first Odd numbered year
following the date of issuance
When do intern licenses issued to foreign graduates expire? - ANS 31 Dec of second calendar
year following the date of issuance or when license is obtained
When do student intern licenses expire? - ANS When issued a pharmacist license, 6 months
following graduation, or at the moment a student discontinues school for any other reason
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, When do pharmacy technician licenses expire? - ANS 31 Dec of the first EVEN numbered year
following the date of issuence
Which pharmacy permits expire on Odd numbered years? - ANS Retail, Out-of-state,
specialty, and nursing home consultant permits.
Which pharmacy permits expire on EVEN numbered years? - ANS Those other than: retail,
out-of-state, specialty and nursing home consultant permits which expire on Odd numbered
years
After how long will a license, permit, registration, or certificate become void following the
failure to renew? - ANS 90 days
By what date do pharmacist licenses become void if renewal fees remain unpaid? - ANS Apr
1st
What is the maximum amount of money the BoP may impose as a monetary penalty, per
violation? (p.21) - ANS $500
What are the requirements of a pharmacist-in-charge in terms of qualifications? - ANS Must
be Arkansas licensed
What are the minimum hours required for a PiC to be on duty per week? - ANS 50% of hrs if
open 64 hours or less
at least 32hr/wk if open 64 hours of more
May any prescriptions be filled in the absence of a licensed pharmacist? - ANS Only by a
graduate intern
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