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CPJE Pharmacy Operation Questions with 100% Verified
Answers UPDATED!!!
How many board members are in the CBOP? How many
terms/length? - ANSWER 1. 13 members
2. 1 or 2 four year terms
Can the CBOP arrest without a warrant? - ANSWER Yes, BOP has
power to arrest, without a warrantanybody they believe has
violated pharmacy law
What are the requirements of RPH, interns, pharmacy techs,
and tech trainees name tag? - ANSWER 1. Name
2. License status
3. In 18 point type
Must also join board's email notification list within 60 days of
becoming licnesed
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True or false: PIC has strict liability for violation of law in the
pharmacy even without having actual knowledge of the
violation - ANSWER True
How many pharmacies can a PIC supervise? - ANSWER Up to
two pharmacies WITHIN 50 miles of each other
Any change of PIC must be reported by the pharmacy and
departing PIC to the board in writing within how many days? -
ANSWER 30 days IN WRITING
Can a RPH serve as PIC of a pharmacy and a designated
representative in charge (DRIC) for a wholesaler or veterinary
food drug-animal drug retailer at the same time? - ANSWER No,
RPH cannot be PIC and DRIC for wholesaler or veterinary food-
animal drug retailer at same time
When must PIC complete self-assessment form? - ANSWER
Biennial (every other year) BEFORE July 1st of each ODD
number year
Eg. By July 1, 2023 and again by July 1, 2025
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If a new permit is issued, has a new PIC, and/or if pharmacy
moves location, do they need to complete a self-assessment? -
ANSWER Yes, within 30 days of new permit, new PIC, and/or
new location.
How long must each self-assessment be kept? - ANSWER three
years, and is NOT sent to anyone
When an inspector visits the pharmacy, _______ will need to
present the completed self-assessment form - ANSWER PIC
Inspector will then review and evaluate if the actual conditions
match what is stated on form
What are the responsibilities of PIC? - ANSWER PIC is
responsible for daily operations of pharmacy and has authority
to make sure that pharmacy is compliant with both federal and
state laws:
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-Supervision of all activities of all pharmacy employees
-Establishment and supervision of the method and manner for
storage and safekeeping of pharmaceuticals
-Establishment and supervision of the record keeping system for
the purchase, sale, delivery, possession, storage and
safekeeping of drugs.
-procedure of recalled drugs
-procedure of dispensing drugs
-Establishment and supervision of a method of documenting an
oral prescription from a licensed physician to a pharmacist and
for transmission of that information to the appropriate
members of the nursing staff of the institution or facility.
What is the traditional role of RPH? - ANSWER Safe and proper
dispensing of medications, they can:
1. Receive new prescriptions
2. Interpret prescriptions
3. Interpret clinical data
4. Consult w/ other healthcare professionals
5. Perform DURs
CPJE Pharmacy Operation Questions with 100% Verified
Answers UPDATED!!!
How many board members are in the CBOP? How many
terms/length? - ANSWER 1. 13 members
2. 1 or 2 four year terms
Can the CBOP arrest without a warrant? - ANSWER Yes, BOP has
power to arrest, without a warrantanybody they believe has
violated pharmacy law
What are the requirements of RPH, interns, pharmacy techs,
and tech trainees name tag? - ANSWER 1. Name
2. License status
3. In 18 point type
Must also join board's email notification list within 60 days of
becoming licnesed
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True or false: PIC has strict liability for violation of law in the
pharmacy even without having actual knowledge of the
violation - ANSWER True
How many pharmacies can a PIC supervise? - ANSWER Up to
two pharmacies WITHIN 50 miles of each other
Any change of PIC must be reported by the pharmacy and
departing PIC to the board in writing within how many days? -
ANSWER 30 days IN WRITING
Can a RPH serve as PIC of a pharmacy and a designated
representative in charge (DRIC) for a wholesaler or veterinary
food drug-animal drug retailer at the same time? - ANSWER No,
RPH cannot be PIC and DRIC for wholesaler or veterinary food-
animal drug retailer at same time
When must PIC complete self-assessment form? - ANSWER
Biennial (every other year) BEFORE July 1st of each ODD
number year
Eg. By July 1, 2023 and again by July 1, 2025
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If a new permit is issued, has a new PIC, and/or if pharmacy
moves location, do they need to complete a self-assessment? -
ANSWER Yes, within 30 days of new permit, new PIC, and/or
new location.
How long must each self-assessment be kept? - ANSWER three
years, and is NOT sent to anyone
When an inspector visits the pharmacy, _______ will need to
present the completed self-assessment form - ANSWER PIC
Inspector will then review and evaluate if the actual conditions
match what is stated on form
What are the responsibilities of PIC? - ANSWER PIC is
responsible for daily operations of pharmacy and has authority
to make sure that pharmacy is compliant with both federal and
state laws:
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-Supervision of all activities of all pharmacy employees
-Establishment and supervision of the method and manner for
storage and safekeeping of pharmaceuticals
-Establishment and supervision of the record keeping system for
the purchase, sale, delivery, possession, storage and
safekeeping of drugs.
-procedure of recalled drugs
-procedure of dispensing drugs
-Establishment and supervision of a method of documenting an
oral prescription from a licensed physician to a pharmacist and
for transmission of that information to the appropriate
members of the nursing staff of the institution or facility.
What is the traditional role of RPH? - ANSWER Safe and proper
dispensing of medications, they can:
1. Receive new prescriptions
2. Interpret prescriptions
3. Interpret clinical data
4. Consult w/ other healthcare professionals
5. Perform DURs
