MARYLAND STATE LAW EXAM WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|| ALREADY GRADED A+ ||
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST VERSION 2025
Can a pharmacy technician be involved in compounding? - ANSWER-They are
not authorized to "independently" compound prescriptions but are able to work
with them under the pharmacist's authority or supervision (pharmacist must
verify, check, and/or is responsible for allowed activities).
How many pharmacy licensing categories are there for the state of Maryland? -
ANSWER-3
When does a pharmacy permit expire? - ANSWER-A pharmacy permit expires
on May 31st every 2 years
What should you know about distribution permits under Maryland State
Pharmacy Law - ANSWER-A distribution permit expires on the first December
31 after its effective date. A distribution permit is not transferable. At least 1
month before a distribution permit expires, the Board shall send a renewal
notice to the distribution permit holder, by first-class mail to the last known
address of the distribution permit holder.
When must a pharmacy register as a distributor? - ANSWER-If it distributes >
5% of all controlled substances to another registrant within 1 year period. A
pharmacy registered to dispense controlled substances may distribute controlled
substances even without being registered as a distributor provided that:
- The pharmacy or physician to which the controlled substance is distributed
must be registered under the Act to dispense controlled substances
,- The distributing pharmacy must keep accurate record of distributing controlled
substances including the name, dosage form and quantity of the controlled
substance distributed. It also requires the name, address, and DEA registration
number of the receiving pharmacy or physician.
- If the transferred controlled substance is either a Schedule I or II controlled
drug, the transfer must be made on a DEA 222 order form.
- The total number of controlled substances distributed by the pharmacy to
another registrant must not exceed 5 % of all controlled substances dispensed by
the pharmacy within a 12-month period
How long should a filled out DEA 222 order form be kept available for
inspection? - ANSWER-2 years
How long must inventory records be maintained for? - ANSWER-AT LEAST 2
years from the date of such inventory or record
How should drugs be counted when taking controlled substance inventory? -
ANSWER-If the substance is listed in Schedule I or II, make an exact count or
measure of the contents, or
If the substance is listed in Schedule III, IV or V, make an estimated count or
measure of the contents, unless the container holds more than 1,000 tablets or
capsules in which case he/she must make make an exact count of the contents.
Which type of drugs require an exact count when taking inventory? -
ANSWER-Schedule I or II controlled substances or a Schedule III, IV, or V
container that holds more than 1,000 tablets or capsules
How often should the inventory of controlled substances be done? - ANSWER-
In Maryland, a registrant shall make a complete and accurate record of all
stocks of controlled dangerous substances on hand every 2 years during the
regular fiscal inventory.
How long does a controlled drug prescription need to be kept on file? -
ANSWER-At least 6 years from the date of last refilled
,If a pharmacist refuses to dispense or refill a prescription, what do they need to
do? - ANSWER-A pharmacist may refuse to dispense or refill a prescription if
the decision is based on professional judgment, experience, knowledge, or
available reference materials. If a pharmacist refuses to dispense or refill a
prescription, the pharmacist shall, to the extent practicable, notify the authorized
prescriber that the prescription or refill was refused within 72 hours after the
refusal. This subsection does not apply if a pharmacist is unable to determine
the name of the authorized provider.
Who can enter and inspect a permit holder's pharmacy during business hours? -
ANSWER-The Secretary of the Pharmacy Board, the State Pharmacy Board, or
an agent of the Pharmacy Board.
What is the state statute on emergency contraception (such as Plan B)? -
ANSWER-Maryland currently has no specific guidelines on Plan B, therefore
federal law applies. Federal Law permits OTC sales of emergency
contraceptives for any woman of childbearing age
Can a pharmacist disclose the price of medications to a patient over the phone? -
ANSWER-Yes. A licensed pharmacist can give the price of prescription drugs
to a patient who is inquiring in person or by phone
Should a pharmacist suggest a retail consumer an equivalent generic drug when
dispensing a brand name prescription? - ANSWER-Yes. A pharmacist shall
inform a retail consumer to the best of the pharmacist's knowledge of the
availability of a generically equivalent drug every time they dispense a
prescription except in the following conditions:
- If a prescription is written for a generic drug
- When the authorized provider states expressly that the prescription is to be
dispensed only as directed
- When the cost of the prescription is reimbursed by a third party payer,
including medical assistance
, - To a pharmacist who works in a pharmacy, whether centralized or
decentralized, which primarily serves public or private institutional recipients.
Are labeling requirements required for Schedule III-V controlled substances for
administration to an ultimate user whom is institutionalized? - ANSWER-No.
The labeling requirements do not apply when a controlled substance listed
Schedule III, IV, or V is prescribed for administration to an ultimate user who is
institutionalized provided that:
- Not more than a 34-day supply or 100 dosage units, whichever is less, of the
Schedule III-V controlled substance is dispensed at one time
- The controlled substance is not in the possession of the ultimate user prior to
administration
- The institution maintains appropriate safeguards and records the proper
administration, control, dispensing, and storage of the controlled substance
- The system employed by the pharmacist in filling a prescription is adequate to
identify the supplier, the product and the patient, and to set forth the directions
for use and cautionary statements, if any, contained in the prescription or
required by law.
Can a practitioner registered with a narcotic treatment program administer,
dispense and prescribe scheduled narcotic drugs that are approved by the FDA
for the treatment of narcotic addiction? - ANSWER-No, a practitioner who
wants to use Schedule II narcotic drugs for maintenance and/or detoxification
must obtain a separate registration from the DEA as a narcotic treatment
program. This registration allows a practitioner to administer or dispense, but
NOT prescribe, scheduled narcotic drugs that are approved by the FDA for
treatment of narcotic addiction. Methadone and Lev-alpha-acetyl-methadol
(LAAM) are the only scheduled narcotics approved for the use in maintenance
and detoxification treatment.
There is an exception to the registration requirement known as the "three day
rule," which allows a practitioner, who is not separately registered as a narcotic
treatment program to administer, but NOT prescribe, narcotic drugs to a patient
for the purpose of relieving acute withdrawal symptoms while arranging for the
patient's referral for treatment, given the following conditions are met:
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|| ALREADY GRADED A+ ||
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST VERSION 2025
Can a pharmacy technician be involved in compounding? - ANSWER-They are
not authorized to "independently" compound prescriptions but are able to work
with them under the pharmacist's authority or supervision (pharmacist must
verify, check, and/or is responsible for allowed activities).
How many pharmacy licensing categories are there for the state of Maryland? -
ANSWER-3
When does a pharmacy permit expire? - ANSWER-A pharmacy permit expires
on May 31st every 2 years
What should you know about distribution permits under Maryland State
Pharmacy Law - ANSWER-A distribution permit expires on the first December
31 after its effective date. A distribution permit is not transferable. At least 1
month before a distribution permit expires, the Board shall send a renewal
notice to the distribution permit holder, by first-class mail to the last known
address of the distribution permit holder.
When must a pharmacy register as a distributor? - ANSWER-If it distributes >
5% of all controlled substances to another registrant within 1 year period. A
pharmacy registered to dispense controlled substances may distribute controlled
substances even without being registered as a distributor provided that:
- The pharmacy or physician to which the controlled substance is distributed
must be registered under the Act to dispense controlled substances
,- The distributing pharmacy must keep accurate record of distributing controlled
substances including the name, dosage form and quantity of the controlled
substance distributed. It also requires the name, address, and DEA registration
number of the receiving pharmacy or physician.
- If the transferred controlled substance is either a Schedule I or II controlled
drug, the transfer must be made on a DEA 222 order form.
- The total number of controlled substances distributed by the pharmacy to
another registrant must not exceed 5 % of all controlled substances dispensed by
the pharmacy within a 12-month period
How long should a filled out DEA 222 order form be kept available for
inspection? - ANSWER-2 years
How long must inventory records be maintained for? - ANSWER-AT LEAST 2
years from the date of such inventory or record
How should drugs be counted when taking controlled substance inventory? -
ANSWER-If the substance is listed in Schedule I or II, make an exact count or
measure of the contents, or
If the substance is listed in Schedule III, IV or V, make an estimated count or
measure of the contents, unless the container holds more than 1,000 tablets or
capsules in which case he/she must make make an exact count of the contents.
Which type of drugs require an exact count when taking inventory? -
ANSWER-Schedule I or II controlled substances or a Schedule III, IV, or V
container that holds more than 1,000 tablets or capsules
How often should the inventory of controlled substances be done? - ANSWER-
In Maryland, a registrant shall make a complete and accurate record of all
stocks of controlled dangerous substances on hand every 2 years during the
regular fiscal inventory.
How long does a controlled drug prescription need to be kept on file? -
ANSWER-At least 6 years from the date of last refilled
,If a pharmacist refuses to dispense or refill a prescription, what do they need to
do? - ANSWER-A pharmacist may refuse to dispense or refill a prescription if
the decision is based on professional judgment, experience, knowledge, or
available reference materials. If a pharmacist refuses to dispense or refill a
prescription, the pharmacist shall, to the extent practicable, notify the authorized
prescriber that the prescription or refill was refused within 72 hours after the
refusal. This subsection does not apply if a pharmacist is unable to determine
the name of the authorized provider.
Who can enter and inspect a permit holder's pharmacy during business hours? -
ANSWER-The Secretary of the Pharmacy Board, the State Pharmacy Board, or
an agent of the Pharmacy Board.
What is the state statute on emergency contraception (such as Plan B)? -
ANSWER-Maryland currently has no specific guidelines on Plan B, therefore
federal law applies. Federal Law permits OTC sales of emergency
contraceptives for any woman of childbearing age
Can a pharmacist disclose the price of medications to a patient over the phone? -
ANSWER-Yes. A licensed pharmacist can give the price of prescription drugs
to a patient who is inquiring in person or by phone
Should a pharmacist suggest a retail consumer an equivalent generic drug when
dispensing a brand name prescription? - ANSWER-Yes. A pharmacist shall
inform a retail consumer to the best of the pharmacist's knowledge of the
availability of a generically equivalent drug every time they dispense a
prescription except in the following conditions:
- If a prescription is written for a generic drug
- When the authorized provider states expressly that the prescription is to be
dispensed only as directed
- When the cost of the prescription is reimbursed by a third party payer,
including medical assistance
, - To a pharmacist who works in a pharmacy, whether centralized or
decentralized, which primarily serves public or private institutional recipients.
Are labeling requirements required for Schedule III-V controlled substances for
administration to an ultimate user whom is institutionalized? - ANSWER-No.
The labeling requirements do not apply when a controlled substance listed
Schedule III, IV, or V is prescribed for administration to an ultimate user who is
institutionalized provided that:
- Not more than a 34-day supply or 100 dosage units, whichever is less, of the
Schedule III-V controlled substance is dispensed at one time
- The controlled substance is not in the possession of the ultimate user prior to
administration
- The institution maintains appropriate safeguards and records the proper
administration, control, dispensing, and storage of the controlled substance
- The system employed by the pharmacist in filling a prescription is adequate to
identify the supplier, the product and the patient, and to set forth the directions
for use and cautionary statements, if any, contained in the prescription or
required by law.
Can a practitioner registered with a narcotic treatment program administer,
dispense and prescribe scheduled narcotic drugs that are approved by the FDA
for the treatment of narcotic addiction? - ANSWER-No, a practitioner who
wants to use Schedule II narcotic drugs for maintenance and/or detoxification
must obtain a separate registration from the DEA as a narcotic treatment
program. This registration allows a practitioner to administer or dispense, but
NOT prescribe, scheduled narcotic drugs that are approved by the FDA for
treatment of narcotic addiction. Methadone and Lev-alpha-acetyl-methadol
(LAAM) are the only scheduled narcotics approved for the use in maintenance
and detoxification treatment.
There is an exception to the registration requirement known as the "three day
rule," which allows a practitioner, who is not separately registered as a narcotic
treatment program to administer, but NOT prescribe, narcotic drugs to a patient
for the purpose of relieving acute withdrawal symptoms while arranging for the
patient's referral for treatment, given the following conditions are met:
