Florida Pharmacy Act Modules

Florida Pharmacy Act Modules Exam 3 Guaranteed Success T/F: The legislature finds that pharmacy is a learned profession True What is the sole legislative purpose? To ensure that every pharmacist practicing in the state and every pharmacy meet minimum requirements for safe practice Those not competent or posing a danger to the public: Are prohibited from practicing T/F: A pharmacy can be opened without a licensed pharmacist present False Dispense: The transfer of possession of one or more doses of a medicinal drug by a pharmacist to the ultimate consumer or his/her agent Prior to the physical transfer, what must the pharmacist do in regards to dispensing? Interpret and assess the prescription order for potential adverse reactions, interactions, and dosage regimen he/she deems appropriate in the exercise of their professional judgment, and the pharmacist shall certify that the medicinal drug called for by the prescription is ready for transfer What is not considered as dispensing? Sales transaction, administration, and delivery of drug If the pharmacist in their professional judgement considers it necessary, what shall they provide to the patient orally or in written form? Consultation (part of the dispensing elements) Pharmacist Any person licenses to practice profession of pharmacy Consultant Pharmacist Conducts patient assessments, administers medications, and orders/evaluates lab/clinical tests for patients in Health Care Facilities under written collaborative practice agreement between the Pharmacist and the facility medical director, physician, or dentist Pharmacy Intern Person who is currently registered in, and attending, an accredited college or school of pharmacy, or who is a graduate of such a schools, and who is properly registered with the department as provided for under its rules. Must be registered with the Board Practice of pharmacy: Regulates compounding, dispensing, consulting management of drug therapy, collaborative practice agreements, administration of vaccines, testing/screening for minor nonchronic conditions as authorized. What does the board of pharmacy consist of? Consists of 9 members to be appointed by Governor and confirmed by senate: - 7 members must be pharmacists practicing in Florida for at least 4 years - 2 of the 7 must practice in community; 2 in Class II/Modified Class II/Class III institutional pharmacy - 3 of the 7 must have irrespective of practice - Other 2 members to be residents (consumers) of state not connected to profession (cannot be connected to drug manufacturing or wholesaler) How long is the term of each of the 9 members of the board of pharmacy? 4 years At least 1 member of the 9 members of the board of pharmacy must be how old? 60 years old or older Who has the authority to adopt rules to implement the Pharmacy Act? Board of Pharmacy Any person desired to become a licensed pharmacist must take a: Licensure Exam How must a person apply to become a licensed Pharmacist? Submit an application through the Department of Health (DOH) How old must a person be to apply to become a licensed pharmacist? At least 18 years of age A person applying to become a licensed pharmacist must: -Be a graduate from an ACPE accredited pharmacy school OR graduate of foreign pharmacy school meeting additional requirements (FPGEE/TOEFL/TSE/500 hrs in supervised work activity program under supervision of licensed pharmacist) -Submitted proof of internship completion (no more than 2800 hrs) obtained prior to gradu