Answers
What are the responsibilities of the Vice President of the BOP?☑️Correct Ans-- serves as
contact member or liason between BOP and GDNA
- receives findings from GDNA case reports/investigations
- conducts investigative reviews and reports findings/makes recommendations to BOP
What is required for licensure for licensure as a pharmacist?☑️Correct Ans-- pay fees and
application
- age of majority
- good moral character
- graduated from SOP and received degree
- 1500 hours internship in retail and hospital
- passed exams (NAPLEX, MPJE, practical)
What is required for reciprocity to GA?☑️Correct Ans-- pay fees + application through NABP
for BOP review and investigation by GDNA
- age of majority
- good moral character
- proof of initial license in another state by examination
- if coming from state that grants reciprocity to GA pharmacists
- license in good standing
- pass MPJE and practical
When do pharmacist licenses have to be renewed?☑️Correct Ans-every 2 years on December
31st of EVEN years (late renewal by Jan 31st)
,What are the CE requirements for pharmacists?☑️Correct Ans-30 hours every 2 years; CEs
don't carry over
What are requirements for CE providers and sponsors by GA BOP?☑️Correct Ans-must
request approval each time program presented (60 days in advance for each program presented)
**ACPE can submit every 2 years and have blanket approval**
CE Providers have to follow these criteria:☑️Correct Ans-- have administrative authority
- stable administration and transfer of responsibilities is known
- program/activity presented based on need of target audience or timeliness of topic (objectives
and rational stated with method for evalulation)
- information provided in advance: goals, objectives, content, credentials, fees
- provide way to register, keep attendance records x5 years, and give documentation on
completion of program to participants
When do pharmacy permit licenses have to be renewed?☑️Correct Ans-every 2 years by June
30th of ODD years; late renewal by Sept 1
Pharmacy license requirements☑️Correct Ans-- application + fee (can be considered once
approved by letter from director of GDNA)
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How long do you have to notify BOP if there is change in PIC?☑️Correct Ans-
IMMEDIATELY
How long do you have to notify if change of address or business location?☑️Correct Ans-10
days
Outside state can mail/ship/deliver RX if:☑️Correct Ans-- pharmacy license pursuant to OCGA
- nonresident pharmacy permit pursuant to OCGA (same as pharmacy license requirements)
, - exempt for GA registration
Nonresident Pharmacy Permit must:☑️Correct Ans-- keep records for minimum of 2 years
- be able to retrieve records within 15 days of request
- label: NAME/ADDRESS of dispenser, RX#, date filled, prescriber, patient, drug name, SIG,
cautionary statemetns, pharmacist ID
- if compounding - comply with federal law
- have toll-free number available 60 hours/week (on label)
Prison Clinic Pharmacies must have:☑️Correct Ans-- director of pharmacy
- standard ward inventory
- night cabinets in absence of pharmacist
- emergency kit/cart
- minimum 150 sq feet pharmacy
- proper equipment
- reference library
- MD order before 1st dose of medication
GA BOP organization☑️Correct Ans-8 members - 7 of which are pharmacists and 1 non-
pharmacist member
comissed by Governor
What are the powers of the Executive Director of the BOP?☑️Correct Ans-- hire personnel and
appoint members of peer review committee
- issue subpoenas for access to documents
- issue subpoenas for witnesses and documentary evidence (president must approve)
- issues notice of hearing
- custodian of records
- accept service of civil actions and administrative appeals