Texas MPJE Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is required for electronic prescribing waivers?
✔✔Documentation of the reason for non-electronic prescribing.
How often must emergency refill logs be maintained?
✔✔For at least two years.
What is the minimum pharmacist-to-technician ratio allowed in Texas pharmacies?
✔✔One pharmacist to four pharmacy technicians.
What must be included on all prescription drug labels in Texas?
✔✔Patient name, drug name, directions, prescriber, pharmacy info, and caution statements.
What is required for transferring controlled substance prescriptions?
✔✔One-time transfer with documentation at both pharmacies.
What is the pharmacist’s role if a prescriber retires or relocates?
✔✔Update active prescriptions to ensure continuity of care.
Which drugs are considered Schedule I under Texas law?
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,✔✔Drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use.
What is required before dispensing compounded sterile medications?
✔✔Adherence to USP standards and Board rules with proper documentation.
What is the purpose of a controlled substances inventory?
✔✔To verify quantities and prevent diversion or theft.
What is the primary role of a pharmacist-in-charge in Texas?
✔✔To ensure the pharmacy complies with all state and federal laws.
Which Texas law requires prescriptions for dangerous drugs?
✔✔Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 483.
What must a pharmacy do if it discovers a counterfeit drug?
✔✔Notify the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and prevent distribution.
What is the required frequency for controlled substance inventory in Texas?
✔✔Annually.
How long must prescription records be retained in Texas?
✔✔At least two years from the last dispensing date.
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,Who can legally access the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)?
✔✔Pharmacists, prescribers, and delegated registered pharmacy staff.
What is required if a Texas PMP check cannot be performed due to technical issues?
✔✔Document the attempt and reason for not accessing the system.
Which patients are exempt from PMP checks under Texas law?
✔✔Hospice, cancer, and sickle cell patients.
What is the purpose of controlled substance scheduling?
✔✔To classify drugs based on abuse potential and accepted medical use.
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for Schedule III-V drugs?
✔✔Five refills within six months of the original prescription.
When must pharmacies report outpatient controlled substance dispensing to the PMP?
✔✔By the next business day.
What must a pharmacist do before dispensing a benzodiazepine prescription?
✔✔Review the patient’s PMP history unless an exemption applies.
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, Who has the authority to discipline pharmacists in Texas?
✔✔The Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
What must be documented when partially filling a Schedule II prescription?
✔✔Quantity dispensed, date, and remaining balance.
What is required before a pharmacist can administer vaccines in Texas?
✔✔Completion of Board-approved training and adherence to protocols.
What is the pharmacist’s responsibility regarding patient counseling?
✔✔Provide information on proper drug use, side effects, and storage.
Which law governs the safety and labeling of drugs in Texas?
✔✔Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Chapter 431.
What is required when a controlled substance theft occurs?
✔✔Report immediately to the Board and local law enforcement.
What is a common exception for not checking the PMP before dispensing?
✔✔Inpatient hospital or hospice patients.
Who can supervise pharmacy interns in Texas?
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Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is required for electronic prescribing waivers?
✔✔Documentation of the reason for non-electronic prescribing.
How often must emergency refill logs be maintained?
✔✔For at least two years.
What is the minimum pharmacist-to-technician ratio allowed in Texas pharmacies?
✔✔One pharmacist to four pharmacy technicians.
What must be included on all prescription drug labels in Texas?
✔✔Patient name, drug name, directions, prescriber, pharmacy info, and caution statements.
What is required for transferring controlled substance prescriptions?
✔✔One-time transfer with documentation at both pharmacies.
What is the pharmacist’s role if a prescriber retires or relocates?
✔✔Update active prescriptions to ensure continuity of care.
Which drugs are considered Schedule I under Texas law?
1
,✔✔Drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use.
What is required before dispensing compounded sterile medications?
✔✔Adherence to USP standards and Board rules with proper documentation.
What is the purpose of a controlled substances inventory?
✔✔To verify quantities and prevent diversion or theft.
What is the primary role of a pharmacist-in-charge in Texas?
✔✔To ensure the pharmacy complies with all state and federal laws.
Which Texas law requires prescriptions for dangerous drugs?
✔✔Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 483.
What must a pharmacy do if it discovers a counterfeit drug?
✔✔Notify the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and prevent distribution.
What is the required frequency for controlled substance inventory in Texas?
✔✔Annually.
How long must prescription records be retained in Texas?
✔✔At least two years from the last dispensing date.
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,Who can legally access the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)?
✔✔Pharmacists, prescribers, and delegated registered pharmacy staff.
What is required if a Texas PMP check cannot be performed due to technical issues?
✔✔Document the attempt and reason for not accessing the system.
Which patients are exempt from PMP checks under Texas law?
✔✔Hospice, cancer, and sickle cell patients.
What is the purpose of controlled substance scheduling?
✔✔To classify drugs based on abuse potential and accepted medical use.
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for Schedule III-V drugs?
✔✔Five refills within six months of the original prescription.
When must pharmacies report outpatient controlled substance dispensing to the PMP?
✔✔By the next business day.
What must a pharmacist do before dispensing a benzodiazepine prescription?
✔✔Review the patient’s PMP history unless an exemption applies.
3
, Who has the authority to discipline pharmacists in Texas?
✔✔The Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
What must be documented when partially filling a Schedule II prescription?
✔✔Quantity dispensed, date, and remaining balance.
What is required before a pharmacist can administer vaccines in Texas?
✔✔Completion of Board-approved training and adherence to protocols.
What is the pharmacist’s responsibility regarding patient counseling?
✔✔Provide information on proper drug use, side effects, and storage.
Which law governs the safety and labeling of drugs in Texas?
✔✔Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Chapter 431.
What is required when a controlled substance theft occurs?
✔✔Report immediately to the Board and local law enforcement.
What is a common exception for not checking the PMP before dispensing?
✔✔Inpatient hospital or hospice patients.
Who can supervise pharmacy interns in Texas?
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