Colorado Pharmacy Law MPJE review Q&As (Verified Answers) 2025|2026
casual sale ✔️✔️Transfer, delivery or distribution of Rx drugs to non-consumers
- cannot exceed 10% of total number of drugs dispensed and distributed on an annual basis by outlet
how early can compound meds be made ? ✔️✔️may compound meds 90days prior to sale
define manufacturer ✔️✔️cultivate grow or prepare drugs for the sale to wholesalers or others entitled to
purchase drugs that are not for use
does not include compounding or dispensing
pharmacy manager ✔️✔️- direct control of the pharmaceutical affairs of a prescription drug outlet (PDO)
- cannot be the manager of more than one PDO
does pharmacy technician need to be certified? ✔️✔️yes in order to practice, includes a person issued a
provisional certification
does pharmacist need to be physically present at a tele pharmacy outlet? ✔️✔️no but pharmacists are
still liable for their actions.
define tele pharmacy ✔️✔️- defined as other outlet
- located >20 miles from nearest PDO (prescription drug outlet) and any other tele pharmacy
- connected via computer, video and audio link or other equivalent telecommunication with a central
pharmacy
- tech performs approved tasks
SBOP duties ✔️✔️1. investigate violations; inspect and fine Rx drug outlets
2. grant, renew, reactivate and reinstate license and registrations
3. deny, suspend or revoke licenses or registrations
4. promulgate compounding rules
5. examine applicants for licensure
6. keep records
7. collect fees
8. subpoena witnesses and documents
9. embargo misbranded/adulterated drugs
patient confidentiality exception ✔️✔️1. pt or pt's authorized representative
, 2. practitioner, pharmacist, or intern then caring for pt; tech; insurance company
3. record keeping pharmacist; law enforcement
4. if authorized by law or patient
patient counseling law ✔️✔️pharmacist must provide pt counseling on ALL NEW medication therapy and
based on the pharmacist's professional judgment and due diligence
must document if pt does decline
sunset bill changes ✔️✔️1. out of state pharmacies doesn't need to register if distributing to in state
pharmacies under common ownership
2. require pharmacist, pharmacies and insurance companies to report settlements/judgements to the
board
3. increase amount of med dispensed to ED patient from 24 to 72 hours
4. authorize pharmacists to prescribe opiate antagonists, make minor changes to rx
5. repeal indication for anabolic steroids on label
6. therapeutic substitution
how long does pt counseling refusal documentation need to be keep for? ✔️✔️2 years
Are providers obligated to disclose sexual misconduct to pts? if so, what need to be on the disclosure?
✔️✔️yea in writing. must include: date of final judgment of conviction, nature of offense, type, scope and
duration of sentence or penalty
must be provided on the same day pt schedules a professional service
pt must sign the written disclosure to acknowledge receipt and agreement to treatment with the
provider
can techs do transfer? ✔️✔️yes. has to be from/to a pharmacist. no tech to tech
tech can transfer between 2 compatible systems if no changes are made (electronic transfers orders
ETO)
what needs to be written on transferring out Rx? ✔️✔️1. write void on original Rx
2. on back of void Rx: name, name of receiving pharmacist/intern/tech, address, phone #, DEA# if CS of
receiving PDO
casual sale ✔️✔️Transfer, delivery or distribution of Rx drugs to non-consumers
- cannot exceed 10% of total number of drugs dispensed and distributed on an annual basis by outlet
how early can compound meds be made ? ✔️✔️may compound meds 90days prior to sale
define manufacturer ✔️✔️cultivate grow or prepare drugs for the sale to wholesalers or others entitled to
purchase drugs that are not for use
does not include compounding or dispensing
pharmacy manager ✔️✔️- direct control of the pharmaceutical affairs of a prescription drug outlet (PDO)
- cannot be the manager of more than one PDO
does pharmacy technician need to be certified? ✔️✔️yes in order to practice, includes a person issued a
provisional certification
does pharmacist need to be physically present at a tele pharmacy outlet? ✔️✔️no but pharmacists are
still liable for their actions.
define tele pharmacy ✔️✔️- defined as other outlet
- located >20 miles from nearest PDO (prescription drug outlet) and any other tele pharmacy
- connected via computer, video and audio link or other equivalent telecommunication with a central
pharmacy
- tech performs approved tasks
SBOP duties ✔️✔️1. investigate violations; inspect and fine Rx drug outlets
2. grant, renew, reactivate and reinstate license and registrations
3. deny, suspend or revoke licenses or registrations
4. promulgate compounding rules
5. examine applicants for licensure
6. keep records
7. collect fees
8. subpoena witnesses and documents
9. embargo misbranded/adulterated drugs
patient confidentiality exception ✔️✔️1. pt or pt's authorized representative
, 2. practitioner, pharmacist, or intern then caring for pt; tech; insurance company
3. record keeping pharmacist; law enforcement
4. if authorized by law or patient
patient counseling law ✔️✔️pharmacist must provide pt counseling on ALL NEW medication therapy and
based on the pharmacist's professional judgment and due diligence
must document if pt does decline
sunset bill changes ✔️✔️1. out of state pharmacies doesn't need to register if distributing to in state
pharmacies under common ownership
2. require pharmacist, pharmacies and insurance companies to report settlements/judgements to the
board
3. increase amount of med dispensed to ED patient from 24 to 72 hours
4. authorize pharmacists to prescribe opiate antagonists, make minor changes to rx
5. repeal indication for anabolic steroids on label
6. therapeutic substitution
how long does pt counseling refusal documentation need to be keep for? ✔️✔️2 years
Are providers obligated to disclose sexual misconduct to pts? if so, what need to be on the disclosure?
✔️✔️yea in writing. must include: date of final judgment of conviction, nature of offense, type, scope and
duration of sentence or penalty
must be provided on the same day pt schedules a professional service
pt must sign the written disclosure to acknowledge receipt and agreement to treatment with the
provider
can techs do transfer? ✔️✔️yes. has to be from/to a pharmacist. no tech to tech
tech can transfer between 2 compatible systems if no changes are made (electronic transfers orders
ETO)
what needs to be written on transferring out Rx? ✔️✔️1. write void on original Rx
2. on back of void Rx: name, name of receiving pharmacist/intern/tech, address, phone #, DEA# if CS of
receiving PDO
