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What is the practice of pharmacy? -
correct answer ✅The practice of the profession of pharmacy is
defined as the preparing, compounding, preserving, or the
dispensing of drugs, medicines, and therapeutic devices on the
basis of prescriptions or other legal authority.
Who appoints the state board of pharmacy and for what purpose? -
correct answer ✅The board of regents appoints the state board of
pharmacy on recommendation of the commissioner of health for
the purpose of assisting the regents and the department on matters
of professional licensing and professional conduct.
What is the makeup of the board of pharmacy? -
correct answer ✅The board shall be composed of not less than
nine (9) pharmacists licensed in this state for at least five (5) years.
As of 4/25/21 two (2) technicians will be added to the board. An
executive secretary to the board shall be appointed by the regents
on the recommendation of the commissioner and shall be a
pharmacist licensed in the this state for at least five (5) years.
What is the term length for members of the board of pharmacy,
and are there term limits? -
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correct answer ✅The term length for member of the board is five
(5) years, and they are limited to two (2) terms.
What power does the board of pharmacy have? -
correct answer ✅A. To regulate the practice of pharmacy,
registered pharmacy technicians and the employment of interns
and employees of pharmacies.
B. To regulate and control the sale, distribution, character and
standard of drugs, positions, cosmetics, devices and new drugs.
C. To prevent the sale or distribution of such drugs, poisons,
cosmetics, devices and new drugs as do not conform to the
provisions of the public health law.
D. To investigate alleged violations.
E. To issue limited permits or registrations.
Is the MPJE required for the state of New York? -
correct answer ✅YES
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Is a NAPLEX score transferable? What is the time period? -
correct answer ✅Yes, validity period for a NAPLEX score transfer is
90 days from the date of sitting for your exam.
Does New York require that preceptors be licensed or registered? -
correct answer ✅No, but they must have practiced for at least one
(1) year immediately preceding assuming preceptorship. The
preceptor pharmacist shall have under his or her supervision not
more than one (1) full-time intern nor more than two (2) part-time
interns.
In regards to internship hours: How many hours of practical
experience do you need? -
correct answer ✅Six (6) months (1040 hours): Required by Rule or
regulation. Graduates of registered or accredited programs leading
to the doctor of pharmacy degree shall be considered to have
completed the internship requirement.
Does New York require that interns be licesned or registered? -
correct answer ✅Yes, an intern will apply for a limited (intern)
permit after successful completion of the first professional year of
pharmacy school.