Maryland MPJE 2024 Rated A+

Maryland MPJE 2024 Rated A+ Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 (Wiley Act) Prevents adulteration and misbranding Drugs met standard of strength/quality/purity according to USP/NF Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 marketing it Required manufacturer to prove drug safety prior to Also defined/regulated: adulteration, misbranding, interstate commerce Durham Humphrey Amendment of 1951 drugs Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962 effective Divided medications into OTC and prescription (legend) Manufacturer's must prove that a drug is both safe and Poison Prevention and Packaging Act of 1970 and dangerous household substances Exempt for C-R packaging: SL nitroglycerin Required child-resistant (C-R) packaging for drugs Must record request for non C-R packaging on prescription or patient's profile Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987 Laws prohibiting reimportation of drugs Patients can not buy drugs in other countries and bring to US unless: 1. It is for a 90 day supply or less and for that specific patient (not resold) 2. Effective treatment not available in the US, the condition is serious, and drug has no unreasonable risk Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 Medicaid patients Required counseling and patient profiles for all Defined dietary supplements as food Dietary Supplement Health And Education Act of 1994 products MD Board of Pharmacy Members Total of 12 members: 10 pharmacists (must have 5 years of practice) representing: Chain Independent Acute care At large Long term care Home infusion 2 consumers, appointed by the governor MD Board of Pharmacy Term Length and Removal 4 years, may serve 2 consecutive terms Member may be removed if they miss 2 consecutive meetings without being excused (and for incompetence, misconduct) MD Pharmacist Licensure Requirements 2. At least 18 y/o 3. Graduate of ACPE pharmacy school 4. Completed professional experience program -1000 hours in ACPE school or -1560 hours of work training under direct supervision of pharmacist (typically for foreign grad) 1. Good moral character 5. Pass NAPLEX 6. Pass MPJE MD Pharmacist License Renewal Time and Requirements last day of birth month Biennial (every 2 years), renewal due by 30 hours of CE (must keep documentation of completing CEs for 4 years after date of renewal) -2 hours must be live -1 hour must be in med errors -4 hours related to vaccines if vaccine certified -can earn 2 hours from attending BOP meeting, max of 4 hours per renewal Changes that must be Reported to the MD BOP Pharmacist's name, mailing address, primary employment must be reported within 30 days of change Exception: when primary employment change is within the same chain (but to a diffe