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Vermont laws Exam Study Guide Solutions
Definitions - ANSWER✔✔-o Blood: for transfusion/mftr'ing
o Blood component: separated
o Disciplinary action/cases: different sanctions/actions taken by the board against a licensee
o Dispense/dispensing: prep and delivery of rx ordered by md in suitable labeled container to patient
o Drug outlet: any authorized center engaged in dispensing/delivery/distribution of rx's
o Financial interest: practitioner of pharmacy or investor or relative
o Manufacturer: anyone who mftrs, prepares, propagates, cmpds, processes, packages, repackages,
labels drug
o Pharmacy tech: performs tasks relative to dispensing under the supervision of rph
o Practice of pharmacy: interpretation/evaluation of rx order, etc
o Practitioner: (Quebec included) permitted by license to dispense, conduct research, or administer
drugs
o Prescription drug: any human drug required by federal law/regulation to be dispensed only by rx
o Wholesale distribution: distribution of rx drugs to anyone other than consumer/pt except
intracompany sales, for own use, charitable organization, 1 retail to another retail, drug samples, by a
prescription, blood, or for transport
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Vermont board of pharmacy - ANSWER✔✔--7 members: 5 Rphs (5 yrs of experience in pharmacy in VT)
and 2 members of public with
- Appointed by governor
- Action taken by majority vote of members present
-no financial interest in pharmacy
Powers/Duties/Limitations of the board - ANSWER✔✔-o Scope of practice of pharmacy
o Obtaining license qualifications
o Appeal explanations
o Pharmacy tech rules
o Standards for recognition/approval of pharmacy school whose graduates want to be licensed in VT
o Enforce provisions of conduct/competence of rphs and suspension/revocation/restriction of licenses
o Establish internship programand requirements for practical training: 50% of internship, intern should
compound, dispense, inventory, maintain records under RPh supervision, Collect info on available
internships and give info to interns; 1000 hours can be from "concurrent time"/rotations that lead to
pharmacy degree or by equivalent service by branch in US armed forces
o Should make exams available at least 2x/year
o Enact rules for CE requirements and approve CE programs
o Have the power to investigate alleged violations of provision
o Can develop procedures for pilot experiments at < 3 pharmacies for < 2 years. Have to report findings
to house/senate on Dec. 1.
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o Licensed drug outlets can sell/distribute non-rx drugs w/o supervision of Rph.
Regarding meds, drugs, devices, and other materials: - ANSWER✔✔--Regulation of sale/dispensing of
meds and the right to seize it if found to be detrimental (then have hearing)
-Specifications of the minimum professional/technical equipment, environment supplies, and
procedures for compounding/dispensing
- Control of purity/quality of meds
- Issue registration certificates/licenses to drug outlets
- Criteria for standardized tamper-resistant rx pad - consulted by affected parties
Unlawful practice: starting here is fixed - ANSWER✔✔--No unlicensed RPh can practice pharmacy except
MDs, dentists, etc that are licensed under the laws of the state in their scope of practice.
-Criminal action may be made by board against any unlawful engagement of the practice of pharmacy.
Qualifications of licensure: applicants for licensure by exam shall: - ANSWER✔✔--Attained the age of
majority (18+ y.o.)
-Cannot have past felony conviction related to practice of pharmacy
-Cannot have suspension, revocation, or restriction of a license to practice health-related regulated
profession with past 5 yrs.
-Graduated and received professional undergraduate degree from school approved by board or foreign-
trained applicants successfully past equivalency test. -May have personal interview to demonstrate oral
comprehension of English.
-Completed internship program or demonstrated pharmacy practice experience.
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-Successfully passed board exam. Exams administered at least 2x/year.
-Board can endorse an applicant who is licensed under law of another state, but equal to those of this
state
-Licensing standards made by board should be fair/reasonable and should not limit # of licensees
-If licensee has principal place of business, license should be prominently displayed there.
Pharmacy techs; qualifications for registration: - ANSWER✔✔--Have to be registered by the board
-Must not have engaged in acts that affect the ability to practice as pharmacy tech
-Paid fee
Pharmacy techs; nondiscretionary tasks/supervision: - ANSWER✔✔--Can perform packaging/other
mandatory tasks only while assisting and under supervision of RPh
-Pharmacist has to be on duty
-Cannot make any professional judgment that requires a RPh
-Board can adopt rules to specify pharmacy tech tasks
-Must submit an application for registration with Board before is a pharmacy tech. Pending approval a
tech can work up to 30 days or until make decision
-Pharmacist on duty directly responsible for tech. -Pharmacist must be on premise and must verify rx
before given to patient.
Renewal of licenses and reinstatement: - ANSWER✔✔-Renewal of licenses:
-Pharmacist/pharmacy tech must renew license every 2 years (biennially) by date established by director
of office - board renews license
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Vermont laws Exam Study Guide Solutions
Definitions - ANSWER✔✔-o Blood: for transfusion/mftr'ing
o Blood component: separated
o Disciplinary action/cases: different sanctions/actions taken by the board against a licensee
o Dispense/dispensing: prep and delivery of rx ordered by md in suitable labeled container to patient
o Drug outlet: any authorized center engaged in dispensing/delivery/distribution of rx's
o Financial interest: practitioner of pharmacy or investor or relative
o Manufacturer: anyone who mftrs, prepares, propagates, cmpds, processes, packages, repackages,
labels drug
o Pharmacy tech: performs tasks relative to dispensing under the supervision of rph
o Practice of pharmacy: interpretation/evaluation of rx order, etc
o Practitioner: (Quebec included) permitted by license to dispense, conduct research, or administer
drugs
o Prescription drug: any human drug required by federal law/regulation to be dispensed only by rx
o Wholesale distribution: distribution of rx drugs to anyone other than consumer/pt except
intracompany sales, for own use, charitable organization, 1 retail to another retail, drug samples, by a
prescription, blood, or for transport
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Vermont board of pharmacy - ANSWER✔✔--7 members: 5 Rphs (5 yrs of experience in pharmacy in VT)
and 2 members of public with
- Appointed by governor
- Action taken by majority vote of members present
-no financial interest in pharmacy
Powers/Duties/Limitations of the board - ANSWER✔✔-o Scope of practice of pharmacy
o Obtaining license qualifications
o Appeal explanations
o Pharmacy tech rules
o Standards for recognition/approval of pharmacy school whose graduates want to be licensed in VT
o Enforce provisions of conduct/competence of rphs and suspension/revocation/restriction of licenses
o Establish internship programand requirements for practical training: 50% of internship, intern should
compound, dispense, inventory, maintain records under RPh supervision, Collect info on available
internships and give info to interns; 1000 hours can be from "concurrent time"/rotations that lead to
pharmacy degree or by equivalent service by branch in US armed forces
o Should make exams available at least 2x/year
o Enact rules for CE requirements and approve CE programs
o Have the power to investigate alleged violations of provision
o Can develop procedures for pilot experiments at < 3 pharmacies for < 2 years. Have to report findings
to house/senate on Dec. 1.
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o Licensed drug outlets can sell/distribute non-rx drugs w/o supervision of Rph.
Regarding meds, drugs, devices, and other materials: - ANSWER✔✔--Regulation of sale/dispensing of
meds and the right to seize it if found to be detrimental (then have hearing)
-Specifications of the minimum professional/technical equipment, environment supplies, and
procedures for compounding/dispensing
- Control of purity/quality of meds
- Issue registration certificates/licenses to drug outlets
- Criteria for standardized tamper-resistant rx pad - consulted by affected parties
Unlawful practice: starting here is fixed - ANSWER✔✔--No unlicensed RPh can practice pharmacy except
MDs, dentists, etc that are licensed under the laws of the state in their scope of practice.
-Criminal action may be made by board against any unlawful engagement of the practice of pharmacy.
Qualifications of licensure: applicants for licensure by exam shall: - ANSWER✔✔--Attained the age of
majority (18+ y.o.)
-Cannot have past felony conviction related to practice of pharmacy
-Cannot have suspension, revocation, or restriction of a license to practice health-related regulated
profession with past 5 yrs.
-Graduated and received professional undergraduate degree from school approved by board or foreign-
trained applicants successfully past equivalency test. -May have personal interview to demonstrate oral
comprehension of English.
-Completed internship program or demonstrated pharmacy practice experience.
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-Successfully passed board exam. Exams administered at least 2x/year.
-Board can endorse an applicant who is licensed under law of another state, but equal to those of this
state
-Licensing standards made by board should be fair/reasonable and should not limit # of licensees
-If licensee has principal place of business, license should be prominently displayed there.
Pharmacy techs; qualifications for registration: - ANSWER✔✔--Have to be registered by the board
-Must not have engaged in acts that affect the ability to practice as pharmacy tech
-Paid fee
Pharmacy techs; nondiscretionary tasks/supervision: - ANSWER✔✔--Can perform packaging/other
mandatory tasks only while assisting and under supervision of RPh
-Pharmacist has to be on duty
-Cannot make any professional judgment that requires a RPh
-Board can adopt rules to specify pharmacy tech tasks
-Must submit an application for registration with Board before is a pharmacy tech. Pending approval a
tech can work up to 30 days or until make decision
-Pharmacist on duty directly responsible for tech. -Pharmacist must be on premise and must verify rx
before given to patient.
Renewal of licenses and reinstatement: - ANSWER✔✔-Renewal of licenses:
-Pharmacist/pharmacy tech must renew license every 2 years (biennially) by date established by director
of office - board renews license
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