MARYLAND MPJE PHARMACY EXAM MULTISTATE PHARMACY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION 2026
Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 (Wiley Act) -ANSWER-Prevents adulteration and
misbranding
Drugs met standard of strength/quality/purity according to USP/NF
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 -ANSWER-Required manufacturer to prove drug safety
prior to marketing it
Also defined/regulated: adulteration, misbranding, interstate commerce
Durham Humphrey Amendment of 1951 -ANSWER-Divided medications into OTC and
prescription (legend) drugs
Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962 -ANSWER-Manufacturer's must prove that a drug is
both safe and effective
Poison Prevention and Packaging Act of 1970 -ANSWER-Required child-resistant (C-R)
packaging for drugs and dangerous household substances
Exempt for C-R packaging: SL nitroglycerin
Must record request for non C-R packaging on prescription or patient's profile
Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987 -ANSWER-Laws prohibiting reimportation of drugs
Patients can not buy drugs in other countries and bring to US unless:
1. It is for a 90 day supply or less and for that specific patient (not resold)
, 2. Effective treatment not available in the US, the condition is serious, and drug has no
unreasonable risk
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 -ANSWER-Required counseling and patient
profiles for all Medicaid patients
Dietary Supplement Health And Education Act of 1994 -ANSWER-Defined dietary
supplements as food products
MD Board of Pharmacy Members -ANSWER-Total of 12 members:
10 pharmacists (must have 5 years of practice) representing:
Chain
Independent
Acute care
At large
Long term care
Home infusion
2 consumers, appointed by the governor
MD Board of Pharmacy Term Length and Removal -ANSWER-4 years, may serve 2
consecutive terms
Member may be removed if they miss 2 consecutive meetings without being excused (and
for incompetence, misconduct)
MD Pharmacist Licensure Requirements -ANSWER-1. Good moral character
2. At least 18 y/o
JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION 2026
Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 (Wiley Act) -ANSWER-Prevents adulteration and
misbranding
Drugs met standard of strength/quality/purity according to USP/NF
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 -ANSWER-Required manufacturer to prove drug safety
prior to marketing it
Also defined/regulated: adulteration, misbranding, interstate commerce
Durham Humphrey Amendment of 1951 -ANSWER-Divided medications into OTC and
prescription (legend) drugs
Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962 -ANSWER-Manufacturer's must prove that a drug is
both safe and effective
Poison Prevention and Packaging Act of 1970 -ANSWER-Required child-resistant (C-R)
packaging for drugs and dangerous household substances
Exempt for C-R packaging: SL nitroglycerin
Must record request for non C-R packaging on prescription or patient's profile
Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987 -ANSWER-Laws prohibiting reimportation of drugs
Patients can not buy drugs in other countries and bring to US unless:
1. It is for a 90 day supply or less and for that specific patient (not resold)
, 2. Effective treatment not available in the US, the condition is serious, and drug has no
unreasonable risk
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 -ANSWER-Required counseling and patient
profiles for all Medicaid patients
Dietary Supplement Health And Education Act of 1994 -ANSWER-Defined dietary
supplements as food products
MD Board of Pharmacy Members -ANSWER-Total of 12 members:
10 pharmacists (must have 5 years of practice) representing:
Chain
Independent
Acute care
At large
Long term care
Home infusion
2 consumers, appointed by the governor
MD Board of Pharmacy Term Length and Removal -ANSWER-4 years, may serve 2
consecutive terms
Member may be removed if they miss 2 consecutive meetings without being excused (and
for incompetence, misconduct)
MD Pharmacist Licensure Requirements -ANSWER-1. Good moral character
2. At least 18 y/o
