Arizona MPJE Study Questions With
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/ Arizona state board of pharmacy consists of what type of members? - Answer-Six
pharmacists (at least one hospital pharmacist and retail pharmacist)
One pharmacy tech
Two public members
/.Qualifications to be on Arizona State Board of pharmacy for pharmacists - Answer-
Licensed pharmacist for 10 yrs
Pharmacists/resident of Arizona 5 yrs prior to appointment
Public Members must be state resident for 5 yrs prior to appointment
/.Qualifications for Arizona State Board of Pharmacy for technicians - Answer-Practice
as tech for at least 5 yrs*
Resident of Arizona for at least 5 yrs prior to appointment
*Pharmacy tech prior to July 1, 2009 does not have to meet the minimum 5 yr
requirement for licensure
/.Term length for pharmacists, techs, and public members of Arizona State Board of
Pharmacy - Answer-5 yrs
Public members: 5 yrs, unless removed by governor
/.How are people nominated to the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy? - Answer-
Executive director of pharmacy association of Arizona submits names to governor;
governor can go with list of names or some other candidate that fits requirements
/.How are members of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy compensated? - Answer-
200 dollars each day
Reimbursement for business expenses"
/.What are the qualifications to dispense in Arizona during a state of emergency
whenthe pharmacist is licensed in another state? - Answer-Pharmacist has proof of
license in another state
Pharmacist engaged inrelief effort during emergency period
/.Howmany times can you take the NAPLEX or MPJE prior to going before the board
ofpharmacy? - Answer-3
/.Duties of a pharmacy intern - Answer-They can perform the duties of a pharmacist
under immediate personal supervision of a pharmacist
,/.How long can a person be a pharmacy intern? - Answer-6 years
Must provide explanation to the board as to why you need longer
/.Pharmacy technician license qualifications - Answer-Good moral character
At least 18 yrs oldHigh school diploma or equivalent
Completed training programPass pharmacy tech exam
/.Renewal period for pharmacists and technicians - Answer-License ends in odd
number: Biennially on November 1 of odd numbered years
License ends in evennumber: Biennially on November 1 of even numbered years"
/.How many days in advance can you apply for license renewal - Answer-Not more than
60 days
/.What must be done for a pharmacist that has not had active license for 5
consecutiveyears? - Answer-Proof of fitness to be licensed
Payment of all pastdue fees and penalties
/.Biennialrenewal fees for pharmacists, tech, and duplicate renewal license - Answer-
Pharmacists: 250
Technicians: 100
Duplicate: 25
/.How many days do you have to alert the executive director of a new home address
oremployer address - Answer-Within 10 business days
/.What is the notification period for a PIC when the start or terminate in thatposition? -
Answer-Immediately to the executive director
/.Who is responsible to notify the board of pharmacy when a pharmacists or intern
isterminated because professionally incompetent, unprofessional
conduct,mentally/physically incompetent? - Answer-PIC
Must submit general statement of the reasons that lead to termination
/.What can the board do after investigating a situation where there is not sufficient
seriousness to merit disciplinary action? - Answer-"Dismiss the complaint without merit
File an advisory letter. Licenseecan file written response within 30 days
Require licensee to completed board designated CE courses"
/.Whatis the maximum civil penalty for violation of the pharmacy chapter? - Answer-
$1,000
/.How often does a pharmacy, wholesaler/manufacturer, or another other place that
sells drugs, compounds, dispenses, stocks, exposes, manufactures, or offers for sale? -
Answer-Biennial registration
,/.What are the classes of permits Arizona can give in regards to pharmacies and places
that sell drugs? - Answer-Nonprescription drug permit
Limited service pharmacy, full service wholesale drug, nonprescription wholesale, and
drug manufacturing permit
Drug packager or repackager
Compressed medical gas distributor
/.What to do with license if pharmacy closes down - Answer-Surrender license to
executive directorRemove all drug signs and symbols
Destroy all drugs, devices, and poisonous or hazardous substances"
/.What is the schedule to renew a license for a pharmacy? - Answer-Every two years
Odd numbered license: on odd years
Even numbered license: on even years
/.Rules regarding the display of license or permit in pharmacy - Answer-Must be
displayed visually in pharmacy
Must be current license
/.What are the rules regarding supervision by a pharmacist in a hospital with more than
50 beds? - Answer-Must be continually under supervision of a pharmacist during
operating hoursBoard may make exceptions to pharmacists engaged in hospital
business outside of pharmacy
/.What are the rules regarding supervisor of a pharmacists in a hospital with less than
50 beds? - Answer-Services of pharmacist required on a part-time basis
Approval of this does not permit compounding, manufacturing, dispensing, labeling,
packaging or processing of drugs by other than a pharmacist
/.Who can obtain drugs in the absence of a pharmacist in a hospital? - Answer-
Supervisory registered nurse
Must be ordered by medical practitioner
Emergencies only
Procedure must be approved by hospital
/.Who can compound, sell, or dispense compounded drugs? - Answer-
Pharmacist/Pharmacy intern under the direction of a pharmacist
Techs can dispense only if under the direction supervision of a pharmacist
/.Who are responsible for the quality of drugs and devices sold or dispensed in a
pharmacy? - Answer-Proprietor
Manager
PIC
Exception is drugs sold in original container
, /.How many days does the proprietor, manager, or PIC have to relating to acquisition or
disposal of prescription only and controlled substance medication when requested by
authorized board agent? - Answer-4 working days
/.What documentation is required to respond to board agent relating to the acquisition or
disposal of prescription only and controlled substance medications? - Answer-Invoices
Stock transfer documents
Merchandise return memos
Other related documentation
/.Can you dispense and generic production if the provider fails to mark the prescription
as DAW? - Answer-Yes
/.When can a pharmacist substitute a biological product for a prescribed biological
product? - Answer-These conditions must be met:
US FDA has determined interchangeable biological product
Physician does not designate that substitution is prohibited
Pharmacist informs patient of substitution
Within 5 business days the pharmacist makes an entry of the specific product provided
to patient with name and manufacturer
Must inform provider of change
/.When can pharmacy personnel inform patients of price difference between brand vs
generic biologic products? - Answer-Provider does not prevent substitution on Rx
Transaction is not subject to 3rd party reimbursement
/.Labeling requirements when a biologic is interchanged for a generic product? -
Answer-"Generic equivalent for..."
"Interchangeable biological product for..."
/.Requirements for a pharmacist to make a therapeutic interchange from brand to
generic? (Includes biologics) - Answer-All products dispensed have an expiration date
on package
The manufacturer or distributor maintains recall and return capabilities
/.What are the requirements for hospital pharmacies to have an exemption for labeling
and oral notification requirements? - Answer-Must have a formulary
Practitioners must agree to formulary
Formulary must be available for inspection by the board
/.Interchangeable biological product definition - Answer-US FDA has licensed and
determined meets safety standards for determining interchangeability
Determined to be therapeutically equivalent
New Update Solutions | Verified 2025
/ Arizona state board of pharmacy consists of what type of members? - Answer-Six
pharmacists (at least one hospital pharmacist and retail pharmacist)
One pharmacy tech
Two public members
/.Qualifications to be on Arizona State Board of pharmacy for pharmacists - Answer-
Licensed pharmacist for 10 yrs
Pharmacists/resident of Arizona 5 yrs prior to appointment
Public Members must be state resident for 5 yrs prior to appointment
/.Qualifications for Arizona State Board of Pharmacy for technicians - Answer-Practice
as tech for at least 5 yrs*
Resident of Arizona for at least 5 yrs prior to appointment
*Pharmacy tech prior to July 1, 2009 does not have to meet the minimum 5 yr
requirement for licensure
/.Term length for pharmacists, techs, and public members of Arizona State Board of
Pharmacy - Answer-5 yrs
Public members: 5 yrs, unless removed by governor
/.How are people nominated to the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy? - Answer-
Executive director of pharmacy association of Arizona submits names to governor;
governor can go with list of names or some other candidate that fits requirements
/.How are members of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy compensated? - Answer-
200 dollars each day
Reimbursement for business expenses"
/.What are the qualifications to dispense in Arizona during a state of emergency
whenthe pharmacist is licensed in another state? - Answer-Pharmacist has proof of
license in another state
Pharmacist engaged inrelief effort during emergency period
/.Howmany times can you take the NAPLEX or MPJE prior to going before the board
ofpharmacy? - Answer-3
/.Duties of a pharmacy intern - Answer-They can perform the duties of a pharmacist
under immediate personal supervision of a pharmacist
,/.How long can a person be a pharmacy intern? - Answer-6 years
Must provide explanation to the board as to why you need longer
/.Pharmacy technician license qualifications - Answer-Good moral character
At least 18 yrs oldHigh school diploma or equivalent
Completed training programPass pharmacy tech exam
/.Renewal period for pharmacists and technicians - Answer-License ends in odd
number: Biennially on November 1 of odd numbered years
License ends in evennumber: Biennially on November 1 of even numbered years"
/.How many days in advance can you apply for license renewal - Answer-Not more than
60 days
/.What must be done for a pharmacist that has not had active license for 5
consecutiveyears? - Answer-Proof of fitness to be licensed
Payment of all pastdue fees and penalties
/.Biennialrenewal fees for pharmacists, tech, and duplicate renewal license - Answer-
Pharmacists: 250
Technicians: 100
Duplicate: 25
/.How many days do you have to alert the executive director of a new home address
oremployer address - Answer-Within 10 business days
/.What is the notification period for a PIC when the start or terminate in thatposition? -
Answer-Immediately to the executive director
/.Who is responsible to notify the board of pharmacy when a pharmacists or intern
isterminated because professionally incompetent, unprofessional
conduct,mentally/physically incompetent? - Answer-PIC
Must submit general statement of the reasons that lead to termination
/.What can the board do after investigating a situation where there is not sufficient
seriousness to merit disciplinary action? - Answer-"Dismiss the complaint without merit
File an advisory letter. Licenseecan file written response within 30 days
Require licensee to completed board designated CE courses"
/.Whatis the maximum civil penalty for violation of the pharmacy chapter? - Answer-
$1,000
/.How often does a pharmacy, wholesaler/manufacturer, or another other place that
sells drugs, compounds, dispenses, stocks, exposes, manufactures, or offers for sale? -
Answer-Biennial registration
,/.What are the classes of permits Arizona can give in regards to pharmacies and places
that sell drugs? - Answer-Nonprescription drug permit
Limited service pharmacy, full service wholesale drug, nonprescription wholesale, and
drug manufacturing permit
Drug packager or repackager
Compressed medical gas distributor
/.What to do with license if pharmacy closes down - Answer-Surrender license to
executive directorRemove all drug signs and symbols
Destroy all drugs, devices, and poisonous or hazardous substances"
/.What is the schedule to renew a license for a pharmacy? - Answer-Every two years
Odd numbered license: on odd years
Even numbered license: on even years
/.Rules regarding the display of license or permit in pharmacy - Answer-Must be
displayed visually in pharmacy
Must be current license
/.What are the rules regarding supervision by a pharmacist in a hospital with more than
50 beds? - Answer-Must be continually under supervision of a pharmacist during
operating hoursBoard may make exceptions to pharmacists engaged in hospital
business outside of pharmacy
/.What are the rules regarding supervisor of a pharmacists in a hospital with less than
50 beds? - Answer-Services of pharmacist required on a part-time basis
Approval of this does not permit compounding, manufacturing, dispensing, labeling,
packaging or processing of drugs by other than a pharmacist
/.Who can obtain drugs in the absence of a pharmacist in a hospital? - Answer-
Supervisory registered nurse
Must be ordered by medical practitioner
Emergencies only
Procedure must be approved by hospital
/.Who can compound, sell, or dispense compounded drugs? - Answer-
Pharmacist/Pharmacy intern under the direction of a pharmacist
Techs can dispense only if under the direction supervision of a pharmacist
/.Who are responsible for the quality of drugs and devices sold or dispensed in a
pharmacy? - Answer-Proprietor
Manager
PIC
Exception is drugs sold in original container
, /.How many days does the proprietor, manager, or PIC have to relating to acquisition or
disposal of prescription only and controlled substance medication when requested by
authorized board agent? - Answer-4 working days
/.What documentation is required to respond to board agent relating to the acquisition or
disposal of prescription only and controlled substance medications? - Answer-Invoices
Stock transfer documents
Merchandise return memos
Other related documentation
/.Can you dispense and generic production if the provider fails to mark the prescription
as DAW? - Answer-Yes
/.When can a pharmacist substitute a biological product for a prescribed biological
product? - Answer-These conditions must be met:
US FDA has determined interchangeable biological product
Physician does not designate that substitution is prohibited
Pharmacist informs patient of substitution
Within 5 business days the pharmacist makes an entry of the specific product provided
to patient with name and manufacturer
Must inform provider of change
/.When can pharmacy personnel inform patients of price difference between brand vs
generic biologic products? - Answer-Provider does not prevent substitution on Rx
Transaction is not subject to 3rd party reimbursement
/.Labeling requirements when a biologic is interchanged for a generic product? -
Answer-"Generic equivalent for..."
"Interchangeable biological product for..."
/.Requirements for a pharmacist to make a therapeutic interchange from brand to
generic? (Includes biologics) - Answer-All products dispensed have an expiration date
on package
The manufacturer or distributor maintains recall and return capabilities
/.What are the requirements for hospital pharmacies to have an exemption for labeling
and oral notification requirements? - Answer-Must have a formulary
Practitioners must agree to formulary
Formulary must be available for inspection by the board
/.Interchangeable biological product definition - Answer-US FDA has licensed and
determined meets safety standards for determining interchangeability
Determined to be therapeutically equivalent
