CPJE EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 650 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
CALIFORNIA PHARMACY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
LATEST VERSION (BRAND NEW! WITH MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS)
THE CPJE (CALIFORNIA PHARMACY JURISDICTION EXAM) EVALUATES A
CANDIDATE’S KNOWLEDGE OF CALIFORNIA STATE PHARMACY LAWS, PATIENT
COUNSELING STANDARDS, AND THE SAFE DISPENSING OF MEDICATIONS. THIS
RESOURCE INCLUDES 650 REALISTIC, VERIFIED QUESTIONS THAT REFLECT THE
LATEST EXAM FORMAT FOR 2025/2026. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP CANDIDATES
BUILD CONFIDENCE AND MASTER THE SPECIFIC LEGAL AND CLINICAL TOPICS
REQUIRED FOR PHARMACIST LICENSURE IN CALIFORNIA.
Which one of the following is the MOST correct regarding the disposal of expired
controlled substances in a California pharmacy?
• CORRECT ANSWER: The pharmacy must use a DEA-registered reverse distributor
or a law enforcement take-back program
Under California law, a pharmacist may dispense an emergency refill of a non-controlled
medication without prescriber authorization for up to what supply?
• CORRECT ANSWER: A 30-day supply
A patient presents a prescription for amoxicillin written by a dentist whose license has
been suspended. The pharmacist should:
• CORRECT ANSWER: Refuse to fill the prescription
,Which of the following actions is a violation of California pharmacy law regarding the
sale of pseudoephedrine products?
• CORRECT ANSWER: Selling more than 3.6 grams per day to a single customer
A pharmacist who administers an influenza vaccine to a 10-year-old patient must obtain
which of the following?
• CORRECT ANSWER: Verbal or written consent from the patient's parent or legal
guardian
The California Board of Pharmacy may immediately suspend a pharmacist's license
without a hearing if:
• CORRECT ANSWER: The Board determines that public health or safety is at
immediate risk
Regarding a prescription for a Schedule III controlled substance, how many refills may
be authorized by the prescriber under California law?
• CORRECT ANSWER: Up to 5 refills within 6 months
A pharmacy technician in California may do all of the following EXCEPT:
• CORRECT ANSWER: Receive verbal prescription orders from a prescriber
Which of the following statements regarding the delivery of prescription drugs to a
patient's home is TRUE under California law?
• CORRECT ANSWER: The pharmacy must ensure that delivery personnel are
trained in privacy and security of medications
A pharmacist receives a prescription for a patient in a skilled nursing facility. The
prescription is missing the prescriber's signature. The pharmacist may:
, • CORRECT ANSWER: Accept a verbal order from the prescriber and document
accordingly
Under California law, which of the following must be reported to the Board of Pharmacy
within 7 days?
• CORRECT ANSWER: A felony conviction of a pharmacist
A pharmacist may substitute a therapeutically equivalent generic drug for a brand-name
drug unless:
• CORRECT ANSWER: The prescriber writes "brand medically necessary" on the
prescription
Which one of the following is CORRECT regarding the transfer of original prescription
information between pharmacies in California?
• CORRECT ANSWER: The receiving pharmacy must create a new prescription
number
A pharmacist who suspects that another pharmacist is impaired due to substance abuse
has a legal duty to:
• CORRECT ANSWER: Report the suspicion to the Board of Pharmacy
Under California law, the maximum fine for a first-time violation of pharmacy law by a
pharmacist is:
• CORRECT ANSWER: $5,000 per violation
Which of the following medications may NOT be refilled without a new prescription
under any circumstances in California?
• CORRECT ANSWER: Alprazolam (Schedule IV)
, A patient requests a copy of their own prescription records from the pharmacy. Under
California law, the pharmacy:
• CORRECT ANSWER: Must provide the records within a reasonable time, possibly
charging a reasonable fee
Regarding the use of automated dispensing cabinets in a hospital pharmacy, which
statement is LEAST correct?
• CORRECT ANSWER: A pharmacist is not required to review the medication order
before removal from the cabinet
A pharmacist’s responsibility when a prescription is for a dangerous drug but the label
says “for topical use only” and the directions say “apply to left eye” is to:
• CORRECT ANSWER: Contact the prescriber for clarification
A pharmacy owner must notify the Board of Pharmacy of a change of location at least
how many days before moving?
• CORRECT ANSWER: 30 days
Which of the following is NOT a required component of a prescription for a Schedule II
controlled substance in California?
• CORRECT ANSWER: The patient's Social Security number
A pharmacist may sell syringes without a prescription to an adult under California law if:
• CORRECT ANSWER: The pharmacist exercises professional judgment and the
syringes are for a legitimate medical purpose
Regarding the return of dispensed medications to stock, which statement is CORRECT?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
CALIFORNIA PHARMACY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
LATEST VERSION (BRAND NEW! WITH MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS)
THE CPJE (CALIFORNIA PHARMACY JURISDICTION EXAM) EVALUATES A
CANDIDATE’S KNOWLEDGE OF CALIFORNIA STATE PHARMACY LAWS, PATIENT
COUNSELING STANDARDS, AND THE SAFE DISPENSING OF MEDICATIONS. THIS
RESOURCE INCLUDES 650 REALISTIC, VERIFIED QUESTIONS THAT REFLECT THE
LATEST EXAM FORMAT FOR 2025/2026. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP CANDIDATES
BUILD CONFIDENCE AND MASTER THE SPECIFIC LEGAL AND CLINICAL TOPICS
REQUIRED FOR PHARMACIST LICENSURE IN CALIFORNIA.
Which one of the following is the MOST correct regarding the disposal of expired
controlled substances in a California pharmacy?
• CORRECT ANSWER: The pharmacy must use a DEA-registered reverse distributor
or a law enforcement take-back program
Under California law, a pharmacist may dispense an emergency refill of a non-controlled
medication without prescriber authorization for up to what supply?
• CORRECT ANSWER: A 30-day supply
A patient presents a prescription for amoxicillin written by a dentist whose license has
been suspended. The pharmacist should:
• CORRECT ANSWER: Refuse to fill the prescription
,Which of the following actions is a violation of California pharmacy law regarding the
sale of pseudoephedrine products?
• CORRECT ANSWER: Selling more than 3.6 grams per day to a single customer
A pharmacist who administers an influenza vaccine to a 10-year-old patient must obtain
which of the following?
• CORRECT ANSWER: Verbal or written consent from the patient's parent or legal
guardian
The California Board of Pharmacy may immediately suspend a pharmacist's license
without a hearing if:
• CORRECT ANSWER: The Board determines that public health or safety is at
immediate risk
Regarding a prescription for a Schedule III controlled substance, how many refills may
be authorized by the prescriber under California law?
• CORRECT ANSWER: Up to 5 refills within 6 months
A pharmacy technician in California may do all of the following EXCEPT:
• CORRECT ANSWER: Receive verbal prescription orders from a prescriber
Which of the following statements regarding the delivery of prescription drugs to a
patient's home is TRUE under California law?
• CORRECT ANSWER: The pharmacy must ensure that delivery personnel are
trained in privacy and security of medications
A pharmacist receives a prescription for a patient in a skilled nursing facility. The
prescription is missing the prescriber's signature. The pharmacist may:
, • CORRECT ANSWER: Accept a verbal order from the prescriber and document
accordingly
Under California law, which of the following must be reported to the Board of Pharmacy
within 7 days?
• CORRECT ANSWER: A felony conviction of a pharmacist
A pharmacist may substitute a therapeutically equivalent generic drug for a brand-name
drug unless:
• CORRECT ANSWER: The prescriber writes "brand medically necessary" on the
prescription
Which one of the following is CORRECT regarding the transfer of original prescription
information between pharmacies in California?
• CORRECT ANSWER: The receiving pharmacy must create a new prescription
number
A pharmacist who suspects that another pharmacist is impaired due to substance abuse
has a legal duty to:
• CORRECT ANSWER: Report the suspicion to the Board of Pharmacy
Under California law, the maximum fine for a first-time violation of pharmacy law by a
pharmacist is:
• CORRECT ANSWER: $5,000 per violation
Which of the following medications may NOT be refilled without a new prescription
under any circumstances in California?
• CORRECT ANSWER: Alprazolam (Schedule IV)
, A patient requests a copy of their own prescription records from the pharmacy. Under
California law, the pharmacy:
• CORRECT ANSWER: Must provide the records within a reasonable time, possibly
charging a reasonable fee
Regarding the use of automated dispensing cabinets in a hospital pharmacy, which
statement is LEAST correct?
• CORRECT ANSWER: A pharmacist is not required to review the medication order
before removal from the cabinet
A pharmacist’s responsibility when a prescription is for a dangerous drug but the label
says “for topical use only” and the directions say “apply to left eye” is to:
• CORRECT ANSWER: Contact the prescriber for clarification
A pharmacy owner must notify the Board of Pharmacy of a change of location at least
how many days before moving?
• CORRECT ANSWER: 30 days
Which of the following is NOT a required component of a prescription for a Schedule II
controlled substance in California?
• CORRECT ANSWER: The patient's Social Security number
A pharmacist may sell syringes without a prescription to an adult under California law if:
• CORRECT ANSWER: The pharmacist exercises professional judgment and the
syringes are for a legitimate medical purpose
Regarding the return of dispensed medications to stock, which statement is CORRECT?
