PA PHARMACY LAW PG 77-98 - DR. GALLAGHER EXAM 2024

Composition of the State Board of Pharmacy (9) - correct answer a. Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs b. Director of Bureau of Consumer Protection c. *2* Public Representatives (appointed by the governor) d. *2* Independent Retail Pharmacist e. *2* Retail Chain Pharmacist f. *1* Acute Care Institutional Pharmacist State Board Requirements - correct answer a. Executive Secretary must be a licensed Pharmacist and the Board Counsel must be an attorney b. members are appointed by the governor with approval by majority of Senate c. Pharmacist members must already hold a RPh license for at least 5 years d. Term is 6 years Purpose of the State Board of Pharmacy - correct answer To protect the public health and safety Duties and Responsibilities of State Board of Pharmacy (9) - correct answer 1. Regulate the Practice of Pharmacy 2. Determine the nature of pharmacist applicant exams (NAPLEX & MPJE) 3. Issue Licenses and Renewals 4. Employ appropriate consultants as necessary 5. Conducts Inspections - inspection report copies must be retained on pharmacy premise for 2 years 6. Conduct investigations of violations of the Pharmacy Act and Regulations 7. Conduct hearings regarding suspensions and revocations of licenses 8. Enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy 9. Promulgate (advocate) rules and regulations pursuant to the Pharmacy Act Reasons for Penalties - correct answer 1. Procure a license through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit (lying about CE credits) 2. Felony in connection with the practice of pharmacy of any offense involving moral turpitude (doesn't have to relate to pharmacy) 3. Impaired professional duties because of alcohol or controlled substances 4. Unfit to practice because of physical or mental diseases 5. Suspended or revoked licenses from another jurisdiction (a different state) 6. Violated pharmacy act or regulations 7.