WV Pharmacy Law Exam Actual Exam (2025-
2026 Version) | Complete Questions and
Correct Answers | Verified Answers
In the state of WV, what is the time frame in which a CII drug can expire
after it has been written? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------90 days
from the date the CII Rx is written
In the state of WV, what is the time frame in which a CIII-V drug can
expire after it has been written? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
6 months from the date the Rx is written
What can be changed on a prescription for a controlled substance in
the state of WV? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ may
add/change the patient's address upon verification
- may add/change the dosage form, strength, quantity, directions for
use, or issue date only after consultation with and agreement of the
prescribing practitioner
- such consultations and corresponding changes should be noted on the
prescription by the pharmacist
,What is the registration fee for a manufacturer in WV? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------$50 annually
What is the fee for registration as a wholesaler in WV? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------$50 annually
What is the fee for registration of a retailer in WV? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------$15 annually
What is the registration fee for a hospital or clinic in WV? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------$15 annually
What is the registration fee for a research institution in WV? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------$5 annually
A clinic or facility organized as a not-for-profit corporation that offers
pharmaceutical care and dispenses prescriptions free of charge to
appropriately screened and qualified patients ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------charitable clinic pharmacy
,True or False: Charitable clinic pharmacies in WV may be charged
licensing fees by the BOP. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False:
They must meet the minimum standards for a pharmacy set forth by
the BOP, and by this rule, may not be charged with any applicable
licensing fees.
Can pharmacists be compensated for their services at a charitable
clinic? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No, their time is voluntary.
True or False: A pharmacy permit is required for a charitable clinic
pharmacy to operate in the state of West Virginia. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------True: A charitable clinic pharmacy permit is
required.
How long must prescription records (refills, transfers, etc.) be
maintained? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1 year in the
pharmacy from the last date of fill, a total of 5 years (4 can be off-site)
from the date of the last fill. If kept off-site, must be retrievable in 48
hours
, Under what conditions can a prescription drug be returned to the
pharmacy? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ if the drug is in a
manufacturer's original container and no tamper-proof seals are broken
- the returned drugs are in unit-dose packaging and are returned within
or by an institution
- all drugs are identified by lot, control number, and expiration date
Can controlled substances be returned to the pharmacy and placed
back into stock if they are still in the manufacturer's packaging and
unbroken? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------NO! NEVER RETURN A
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
What record must be retained for returned drugs in an institution and
for how long must the record be kept? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------the log must contain:
- the name of the patient
- the name, strength, and manufacturer of the drug
- the Rx number, if applicable
- the amount of drug returned and date of return
- signature of receiving pharmacist and RN employed by the institution
2026 Version) | Complete Questions and
Correct Answers | Verified Answers
In the state of WV, what is the time frame in which a CII drug can expire
after it has been written? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------90 days
from the date the CII Rx is written
In the state of WV, what is the time frame in which a CIII-V drug can
expire after it has been written? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
6 months from the date the Rx is written
What can be changed on a prescription for a controlled substance in
the state of WV? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ may
add/change the patient's address upon verification
- may add/change the dosage form, strength, quantity, directions for
use, or issue date only after consultation with and agreement of the
prescribing practitioner
- such consultations and corresponding changes should be noted on the
prescription by the pharmacist
,What is the registration fee for a manufacturer in WV? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------$50 annually
What is the fee for registration as a wholesaler in WV? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------$50 annually
What is the fee for registration of a retailer in WV? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------$15 annually
What is the registration fee for a hospital or clinic in WV? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------$15 annually
What is the registration fee for a research institution in WV? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------$5 annually
A clinic or facility organized as a not-for-profit corporation that offers
pharmaceutical care and dispenses prescriptions free of charge to
appropriately screened and qualified patients ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------charitable clinic pharmacy
,True or False: Charitable clinic pharmacies in WV may be charged
licensing fees by the BOP. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False:
They must meet the minimum standards for a pharmacy set forth by
the BOP, and by this rule, may not be charged with any applicable
licensing fees.
Can pharmacists be compensated for their services at a charitable
clinic? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No, their time is voluntary.
True or False: A pharmacy permit is required for a charitable clinic
pharmacy to operate in the state of West Virginia. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------True: A charitable clinic pharmacy permit is
required.
How long must prescription records (refills, transfers, etc.) be
maintained? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1 year in the
pharmacy from the last date of fill, a total of 5 years (4 can be off-site)
from the date of the last fill. If kept off-site, must be retrievable in 48
hours
, Under what conditions can a prescription drug be returned to the
pharmacy? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ if the drug is in a
manufacturer's original container and no tamper-proof seals are broken
- the returned drugs are in unit-dose packaging and are returned within
or by an institution
- all drugs are identified by lot, control number, and expiration date
Can controlled substances be returned to the pharmacy and placed
back into stock if they are still in the manufacturer's packaging and
unbroken? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------NO! NEVER RETURN A
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
What record must be retained for returned drugs in an institution and
for how long must the record be kept? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------the log must contain:
- the name of the patient
- the name, strength, and manufacturer of the drug
- the Rx number, if applicable
- the amount of drug returned and date of return
- signature of receiving pharmacist and RN employed by the institution
