MARYLAND MPJE BUNDLED EXAMS STUDY GUIDE
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
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Category 1: Maryland Pharmacy Law & General Requirements
1. Who is the ultimate enforcing authority for the practice of pharmacy in Maryland?
a) Maryland Department of Health
b) Maryland Pharmacists Association
c) Maryland Board of Pharmacy
d) Maryland State Police
Explanation: The Maryland Board of Pharmacy is the state agency responsible for licensing
pharmacists and pharmacies, promulgating regulations, and enforcing the Maryland Pharmacy
Act.
2. A Maryland pharmacy permit must be renewed:
a) Annually, by December 31st
b) Biennially, by the expiration date
c) Every 5 years
d) Only when the owner changes
Explanation: Pharmacy permits in Maryland expire biennially (every two years) and must be
renewed by the expiration date printed on the permit.
3. What is the minimum amount of professional liability insurance a Maryland pharmacist
must carry?
a) $100,000 / $300,000
b) $1,000,000 / $3,000,000
c) $500,000 / $1,000,000
d) No minimum is specified by law
Explanation: Maryland requires pharmacists to maintain professional liability insurance with
minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 in the annual aggregate.
4. A pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) in Maryland must notify the Board of Pharmacy in
writing of their resignation at least how many days in advance?
a) 7 days
b) 10 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days
,Explanation: The PIC must provide written notice to the Board at least 30 days before the
resignation becomes effective to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of pharmacy
operations.
5. Which of the following must be displayed in a clear and conspicuous place in a Maryland
pharmacy?
a) The current pharmacy permit
b) The PIC's name and license
c) A sign stating "Consultation Available"
d) All of the above
Explanation: Maryland regulations require all these items to be displayed where they can be
easily seen by the public.
6. The Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) is officially known as:
a) MDPrescribe
b) CRISP
c) RxNet Maryland
d) MDTrack
Explanation: Maryland's PDMP is managed by the Chesapeake Regional Information System for
our Patients (CRISP).
7. A pharmacy's perpetual inventory for Schedule II controlled substances must be
conducted how often?
a) Weekly
b) Monthly
c) Biennially (every 2 years)
d) There is no requirement for a perpetual inventory
Explanation: While a perpetual inventory must be maintained, a physical inventory for C-IIs
must be taken at least every two years. However, many pharmacies do it more frequently as a
best practice.
8. Which individual is NOT required to register with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy?
a) Pharmacy Technician
b) Pharmacy Intern
c) Wholesale Drug Distributor
d) Pharmacist
Explanation: Wholesale distributors are licensed by the Maryland Department of Health, not the
Board of Pharmacy. Pharmacists, interns, and technicians are licensed/registered by the Board.
, 9. A pharmacy technician in Maryland must be at least how old?
a) 16 years old
b) 17 years old
c) 18 years old
d) 21 years old
Explanation: State regulation requires pharmacy technicians to be a minimum of 18 years of
age.
10. The ratio of pharmacy technicians to a supervising pharmacist in a community
pharmacy is:
a) 1:1
b) 2:1
c) 3:1
d) 4:1
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*Explanation: In a community setting, one pharmacist may supervise up to three technicians.
Different ratios may apply in hospital settings.*
Category 2: Controlled Substances (State & Federal)
11. Under Maryland law, a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance expires
after:
a) 30 days
b) 120 days (4 months)
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
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*Explanation: Maryland has a specific 120-day expiration for C-II prescriptions from the date of
issuance, which is stricter than the federal DEA rule.*
12. A pharmacist may dispense an emergency supply of a Schedule II controlled substance:
a) For up to a 7-day supply
b) For up to a 30-day supply
c) Only if specific, strict conditions are met
d) Never; it is prohibited
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2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
Category 1: Maryland Pharmacy Law & General Requirements
1. Who is the ultimate enforcing authority for the practice of pharmacy in Maryland?
a) Maryland Department of Health
b) Maryland Pharmacists Association
c) Maryland Board of Pharmacy
d) Maryland State Police
Explanation: The Maryland Board of Pharmacy is the state agency responsible for licensing
pharmacists and pharmacies, promulgating regulations, and enforcing the Maryland Pharmacy
Act.
2. A Maryland pharmacy permit must be renewed:
a) Annually, by December 31st
b) Biennially, by the expiration date
c) Every 5 years
d) Only when the owner changes
Explanation: Pharmacy permits in Maryland expire biennially (every two years) and must be
renewed by the expiration date printed on the permit.
3. What is the minimum amount of professional liability insurance a Maryland pharmacist
must carry?
a) $100,000 / $300,000
b) $1,000,000 / $3,000,000
c) $500,000 / $1,000,000
d) No minimum is specified by law
Explanation: Maryland requires pharmacists to maintain professional liability insurance with
minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 in the annual aggregate.
4. A pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) in Maryland must notify the Board of Pharmacy in
writing of their resignation at least how many days in advance?
a) 7 days
b) 10 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days
,Explanation: The PIC must provide written notice to the Board at least 30 days before the
resignation becomes effective to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of pharmacy
operations.
5. Which of the following must be displayed in a clear and conspicuous place in a Maryland
pharmacy?
a) The current pharmacy permit
b) The PIC's name and license
c) A sign stating "Consultation Available"
d) All of the above
Explanation: Maryland regulations require all these items to be displayed where they can be
easily seen by the public.
6. The Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) is officially known as:
a) MDPrescribe
b) CRISP
c) RxNet Maryland
d) MDTrack
Explanation: Maryland's PDMP is managed by the Chesapeake Regional Information System for
our Patients (CRISP).
7. A pharmacy's perpetual inventory for Schedule II controlled substances must be
conducted how often?
a) Weekly
b) Monthly
c) Biennially (every 2 years)
d) There is no requirement for a perpetual inventory
Explanation: While a perpetual inventory must be maintained, a physical inventory for C-IIs
must be taken at least every two years. However, many pharmacies do it more frequently as a
best practice.
8. Which individual is NOT required to register with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy?
a) Pharmacy Technician
b) Pharmacy Intern
c) Wholesale Drug Distributor
d) Pharmacist
Explanation: Wholesale distributors are licensed by the Maryland Department of Health, not the
Board of Pharmacy. Pharmacists, interns, and technicians are licensed/registered by the Board.
, 9. A pharmacy technician in Maryland must be at least how old?
a) 16 years old
b) 17 years old
c) 18 years old
d) 21 years old
Explanation: State regulation requires pharmacy technicians to be a minimum of 18 years of
age.
10. The ratio of pharmacy technicians to a supervising pharmacist in a community
pharmacy is:
a) 1:1
b) 2:1
c) 3:1
d) 4:1
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*Explanation: In a community setting, one pharmacist may supervise up to three technicians.
Different ratios may apply in hospital settings.*
Category 2: Controlled Substances (State & Federal)
11. Under Maryland law, a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance expires
after:
a) 30 days
b) 120 days (4 months)
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
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*Explanation: Maryland has a specific 120-day expiration for C-II prescriptions from the date of
issuance, which is stricter than the federal DEA rule.*
12. A pharmacist may dispense an emergency supply of a Schedule II controlled substance:
a) For up to a 7-day supply
b) For up to a 30-day supply
c) Only if specific, strict conditions are met
d) Never; it is prohibited
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