questions and detailed answers 2026
verified
PIC can supervise up to 2 pharmacies as long as they
are
Within 50 driving miles
Change of PIC must be reported within?
To the board in writing within 30 days
Self assessment form for pharmacy
,Completed by PIC biennial (QOY) before July 1 of
odd numbered year (2023, 2025)
Within 30 days if new permit
New PIC
New location
RPHs can furnish
Emergency contraception and self-administered
hormonal contraceptives
Travel meds recommended by CDC, no diagnosis
required
Nicotine replacement products
HIV Prep (max 60 days every 2 years) and PEP
Naloxone
Immunizations ≥3 yo
CE requirement
30 hours very 2 years, first 2 year license cycle is
exempt
,≥ 2 hrs cover law and ethics
1 hour cultural competency
Certificate of CE must be kept for
4 years
RPH license expires on
Last day of birth month
Only pharmacist on break
30 mins
Non-discretionary duties only
Only refills already checked can be dispensed (no
counseling)
Pharmacist can supervise
2 interns
1 community tech - each additional RPH may
supervise 2 more)
2 hospital tech
1 tech trainee (120-140 hour training period, may
extend to 340 hours if rotation between community
and hospital)
Reasonable clerks
, CE for Advanced RPH
10 hours per cycle in addition
Tech check Tech
Only in acute care hospitals with ongoing clinical
pharmacy program and RPH in patient care areas
Refilling unit-dose distribution system, floor stock or
ward stock
RPH must check compounded and repackaged drugs
first
If RPH is suspect another RPH is impaired at work
Report to board within 14 days
Facility requirements
- Unobstructed area of adequate size
- Sink with hot and cold water
- Restroom
- Suitable area for confidential consultation
- Safeguard to prevent theft
- Pharmacy premises, fixtures, and equipment kept
in a clean and orderly condition