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COMPREHENSIVE PHARMACY LAW STUDY
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,How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, 11 members, 5 years
and how long is each term?
How many public members (non-pharmacists) and 8 pharmacists, 3 non-pharmacists (2 from general public and 1 state government)
pharmacists serve on the board?
What agency issues pharmacy licenses? New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist? 18 years
What exams are required for licensure? NAPLEX & MPJE
How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a 30 days
change in name or home address?
What are the CPE requirements for pharmacists? 30 hours of CPE are required in each biennial period (every 2 years), of which ≥10 hours
are required to be obtained through didactic (in-person) instruction (can be via
telephone or electronic instruction but cannot be videotaped).
Specific topic requirements include:
- 1 hr opioid
- 3 hrs of law
- Pharmacists authorized to administer vaccines: ≥2 hours of CPE should be on the topic
of immunizations.
- Pharmacists engaged in collaborative practice agreements: ≥10 hours of the CPE should
be on diseases or conditions covered by the agreements.
- 10 hours of CPE can be carried over to a succeeding biennial period but only it not
previously reported and obtained in the last 6 months of the preceding biennial period
How often is the pharmacist license renewed? Every other year on odd years aka biennial or every 2 years (licenses expire on April
30th)
,If a pharmacist's license lapses, what action can be taken to A pharmacist who holds an inactive license may apply to the Board for reactivation of the
reinitiate the license? inactive license by submitting:
- A renewal application
- Certification of employment listing each job held during the period the license was
inactive, including the name, address, and telephone number of each employer
- A renewal fee for the biennial period (every 2 years) for which reactivation is sought
- Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits that were required to be
completed during the biennial period immediately prior to the renewal period for which
reactivation is sought (it is permissible to submit proof of satisfying continuing education
credits for valid, current license issued by another state)
- If the Board concludes upon review of the above that there may be practice
deficiencies, examination, an assessment of skills, a refresher course, and/or other
education or training may be required
What are the requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist? Must hold an active license in the state of New Jersey and meet minimal standards of
training and experience in the handling of radioactive materials in accordance with the
requirements of the United States Regulatory Commission or its successor and the State
of New Jersey Bureau of Radiation Protection
What are the requirements to administer vaccines and related The pharmacist must hold a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
emergency medications? certification and be pre-approved by the Board to administer vaccines and related
emergency medications by submitting documentation that establishes that he/she has
completed an ACPE-accredited academic and practical curriculum that includes
instruction in CDC guidelines for vaccine administrations.
The curriculum must include topics as outlined by the Board (e.g. OSHA standards, CDC
infection control guidelines, immunology, vaccine characteristics, ACIP immunization
schedules, record keeping, emergency response to adverse events, etc.)
What are the requirements to serve as a pharmacy preceptor? An intern preceptor must apply to the Board and provide evidence that:
- They have been practicing as a full-time licensed pharmacist for at least two years and
are currently engaged in the practice of pharmacy in the State of New Jersey
- They have not been convicted of a crime or offense relating adversely to the practice of
pharmacy or that has resulted in disciplinary action to his/her license
Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an Yes
intern?
Are interns required to have a criminal background check? Yes
, When does an intern license expire? 2 years from date of issuance (may be renewed x 1 for reasons of military service,
hardship, illness, disability)
How many intern hours are required? 1440 hours
What type of intern hours are required? The Board does not specify the type of intern hours required. They do stipulate that the
1,440 hours of practical experience be completed in no less than 34 weeks and no more
than 104 weeks, under the supervision of an intern preceptor, and that each week of
practical experience is ≥15 hours and ≤45 hours of service per week.
No credit shall be given for hours served as a pharmacy intern prior to the applicant's
registration with the Board and approval of the intern preceptor by the Board
What is the ratio of interns:pharmacists to community/hospital 1:1
setting?
Are there conditions where permitted interns per pharmacist No
can increase?
What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician? 18yo - must have high school diploma or GED
Do technicians have to be licensed or registered? Technicians must be registered
What exams or certifications are required for all technicians? None per New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
Are there different levels of pharmacy technicians based on No
certification or training?
What activities are non-certified technicians allowed to do? - Data entry of prescription medication information
- The collection of demographic information for the patient profile and retrieval of
prescription files, patient files, and other records
- Label preparation
- Counting, weighing, measuring, pouring, and compounding of prescription medication
- Filling automated medication systems
- Accepting authorization from a patient for a prescription refill, or from a practitioner or
his or her agent for a prescription renewal, provided that the prescription remains
unchanged
COMPREHENSIVE PHARMACY LAW STUDY
GUIDE, JURISPRUDENCE EXAM PREP,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED EXAM PREP
[EXAM• STUDY GUIDE • SUMMARY • ASSIGNMENT]
A clean, organized resource designed for easy revision and reference.
QUICK • CLEAR • PROFESSIONAL
,How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, 11 members, 5 years
and how long is each term?
How many public members (non-pharmacists) and 8 pharmacists, 3 non-pharmacists (2 from general public and 1 state government)
pharmacists serve on the board?
What agency issues pharmacy licenses? New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist? 18 years
What exams are required for licensure? NAPLEX & MPJE
How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a 30 days
change in name or home address?
What are the CPE requirements for pharmacists? 30 hours of CPE are required in each biennial period (every 2 years), of which ≥10 hours
are required to be obtained through didactic (in-person) instruction (can be via
telephone or electronic instruction but cannot be videotaped).
Specific topic requirements include:
- 1 hr opioid
- 3 hrs of law
- Pharmacists authorized to administer vaccines: ≥2 hours of CPE should be on the topic
of immunizations.
- Pharmacists engaged in collaborative practice agreements: ≥10 hours of the CPE should
be on diseases or conditions covered by the agreements.
- 10 hours of CPE can be carried over to a succeeding biennial period but only it not
previously reported and obtained in the last 6 months of the preceding biennial period
How often is the pharmacist license renewed? Every other year on odd years aka biennial or every 2 years (licenses expire on April
30th)
,If a pharmacist's license lapses, what action can be taken to A pharmacist who holds an inactive license may apply to the Board for reactivation of the
reinitiate the license? inactive license by submitting:
- A renewal application
- Certification of employment listing each job held during the period the license was
inactive, including the name, address, and telephone number of each employer
- A renewal fee for the biennial period (every 2 years) for which reactivation is sought
- Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits that were required to be
completed during the biennial period immediately prior to the renewal period for which
reactivation is sought (it is permissible to submit proof of satisfying continuing education
credits for valid, current license issued by another state)
- If the Board concludes upon review of the above that there may be practice
deficiencies, examination, an assessment of skills, a refresher course, and/or other
education or training may be required
What are the requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist? Must hold an active license in the state of New Jersey and meet minimal standards of
training and experience in the handling of radioactive materials in accordance with the
requirements of the United States Regulatory Commission or its successor and the State
of New Jersey Bureau of Radiation Protection
What are the requirements to administer vaccines and related The pharmacist must hold a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
emergency medications? certification and be pre-approved by the Board to administer vaccines and related
emergency medications by submitting documentation that establishes that he/she has
completed an ACPE-accredited academic and practical curriculum that includes
instruction in CDC guidelines for vaccine administrations.
The curriculum must include topics as outlined by the Board (e.g. OSHA standards, CDC
infection control guidelines, immunology, vaccine characteristics, ACIP immunization
schedules, record keeping, emergency response to adverse events, etc.)
What are the requirements to serve as a pharmacy preceptor? An intern preceptor must apply to the Board and provide evidence that:
- They have been practicing as a full-time licensed pharmacist for at least two years and
are currently engaged in the practice of pharmacy in the State of New Jersey
- They have not been convicted of a crime or offense relating adversely to the practice of
pharmacy or that has resulted in disciplinary action to his/her license
Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an Yes
intern?
Are interns required to have a criminal background check? Yes
, When does an intern license expire? 2 years from date of issuance (may be renewed x 1 for reasons of military service,
hardship, illness, disability)
How many intern hours are required? 1440 hours
What type of intern hours are required? The Board does not specify the type of intern hours required. They do stipulate that the
1,440 hours of practical experience be completed in no less than 34 weeks and no more
than 104 weeks, under the supervision of an intern preceptor, and that each week of
practical experience is ≥15 hours and ≤45 hours of service per week.
No credit shall be given for hours served as a pharmacy intern prior to the applicant's
registration with the Board and approval of the intern preceptor by the Board
What is the ratio of interns:pharmacists to community/hospital 1:1
setting?
Are there conditions where permitted interns per pharmacist No
can increase?
What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician? 18yo - must have high school diploma or GED
Do technicians have to be licensed or registered? Technicians must be registered
What exams or certifications are required for all technicians? None per New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
Are there different levels of pharmacy technicians based on No
certification or training?
What activities are non-certified technicians allowed to do? - Data entry of prescription medication information
- The collection of demographic information for the patient profile and retrieval of
prescription files, patient files, and other records
- Label preparation
- Counting, weighing, measuring, pouring, and compounding of prescription medication
- Filling automated medication systems
- Accepting authorization from a patient for a prescription refill, or from a practitioner or
his or her agent for a prescription renewal, provided that the prescription remains
unchanged
