Arizona state board of pharmacy consists of what type of members? - answerSix
pharmacists (at least one hospital pharmacist and retail pharmacist)
One pharmacy tech
Two public members
Qualifications to be on Arizona State Board of pharmacy for pharmacists -
answerLicensed pharmacist for 10 yrs
Pharmacists/resident of Arizona 5 yrs prior to appointment
Public Members must be state resident for 5 yrs prior to appointment
Qualifications for Arizona State Board of Pharmacy for technicians - answerPractice as
tech for at least 5 yrs*
Resident of Arizona for at least 5 yrs prior to appointment
*Pharmacy tech prior to July 1, 2009 does not have to meet the minimum 5 yr
requirement for licensure
Term length for pharmacists, techs, and public members of Arizona State Board of
Pharmacy - answer5 yrs
Public members: 5 yrs, unless removed by governor
How are people nominated to the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy? - answerExecutive
director of pharmacy association of Arizona submits names to governor; governor can
go with list of names or some other candidate that fits requirements
How are members of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy compensated? - answer200
dollars each day
Reimbursement for business expenses"
What are the qualifications to dispense in Arizona during a state of emergency whenthe
pharmacist is licensed in another state? - answerPharmacist has proof of license in
another state
Pharmacist engaged inrelief effort during emergency period
,Howmany times can you take the NAPLEX or MPJE prior to going before the board
ofpharmacy? - answer3
Duties of a pharmacy intern - answerThey can perform the duties of a pharmacist under
immediate personal supervision of a pharmacist
How long can a person be a pharmacy intern? - answer6 years
Must provide explanation to the board as to why you need longer
Pharmacy technician license qualifications - answerGood moral character
At least 18 yrs oldHigh school diploma or equivalent
Completed training programPass pharmacy tech exam
Renewal period for pharmacists and technicians - answerLicense ends in odd number:
Biennially on November 1 of odd numbered years
License ends in evennumber: Biennially on November 1 of even numbered years"
How many days in advance can you apply for license renewal - answerNot more than
60 days
What must be done for a pharmacist that has not had active license for 5
consecutiveyears? - answerProof of fitness to be licensed
Payment of all pastdue fees and penalties
Biennialrenewal fees for pharmacists, tech, and duplicate renewal license -
answerPharmacists: 250
Technicians: 100
Duplicate: 25
How many days do you have to alert the executive director of a new home address
oremployer address - answerWithin 10 business days
What is the notification period for a PIC when the start or terminate in thatposition? -
answerImmediately to the executive director
Who is responsible to notify the board of pharmacy when a pharmacists or intern
isterminated because professionally incompetent, unprofessional
conduct,mentally/physically incompetent? - answerPIC
Must submit general statement of the reasons that lead to termination
What can the board do after investigating a situation where there is not sufficient
seriousness to merit disciplinary action? - answer"Dismiss the complaint without merit
File an advisory letter. Licenseecan file written response within 30 days
Require licensee to completed board designated CE courses"
,Whatis the maximum civil penalty for violation of the pharmacy chapter? - answer$1,000
How often does a pharmacy, wholesaler/manufacturer, or another other place that sells
drugs, compounds, dispenses, stocks, exposes, manufactures, or offers for sale? -
answerBiennial registration
What are the classes of permits Arizona can give in regards to pharmacies and places
that sell drugs? - answerNonprescription drug permit
Limited service pharmacy, full service wholesale drug, nonprescription wholesale, and
drug manufacturing permit
Drug packager or repackager
Compressed medical gas distributor
What to do with license if pharmacy closes down - answerSurrender license to
executive directorRemove all drug signs and symbols
Destroy all drugs, devices, and poisonous or hazardous substances"
What is the schedule to renew a license for a pharmacy? - answerEvery two years
Odd numbered license: on odd years
Even numbered license: on even years
Rules regarding the display of license or permit in pharmacy - answerMust be displayed
visually in pharmacy
Must be current license
What are the rules regarding supervision by a pharmacist in a hospital with more than
50 beds? - answerMust be continually under supervision of a pharmacist during
operating hoursBoard may make exceptions to pharmacists engaged in hospital
business outside of pharmacy
What are the rules regarding supervisor of a pharmacists in a hospital with less than 50
beds? - answerServices of pharmacist required on a part-time basis
Approval of this does not permit compounding, manufacturing, dispensing, labeling,
packaging or processing of drugs by other than a pharmacist
Who can obtain drugs in the absence of a pharmacist in a hospital? -
answerSupervisory registered nurse
Must be ordered by medical practitioner
Emergencies only
Procedure must be approved by hospital
Who can compound, sell, or dispense compounded drugs? -
answerPharmacist/Pharmacy intern under the direction of a pharmacist
Techs can dispense only if under the direction supervision of a pharmacist
, Who are responsible for the quality of drugs and devices sold or dispensed in a
pharmacy? - answerProprietor
Manager
PIC
Exception is drugs sold in original container
How many days does the proprietor, manager, or PIC have to relating to acquisition or
disposal of prescription only and controlled substance medication when requested by
authorized board agent? - answer4 working days
What documentation is required to respond to board agent relating to the acquisition or
disposal of prescription only and controlled substance medications? - answerInvoices
Stock transfer documents
Merchandise return memos
Other related documentation
Can you dispense and generic production if the provider fails to mark the prescription as
DAW? - answerYes
When can a pharmacist substitute a biological product for a prescribed biological
product? - answerThese conditions must be met:
US FDA has determined interchangeable biological product
Physician does not designate that substitution is prohibited
Pharmacist informs patient of substitution
Within 5 business days the pharmacist makes an entry of the specific product provided
to patient with name and manufacturer
Must inform provider of change
When can pharmacy personnel inform patients of price difference between brand vs
generic biologic products? - answerProvider does not prevent substitution on Rx
Transaction is not subject to 3rd party reimbursement
Labeling requirements when a biologic is interchanged for a generic product? -
answer"Generic equivalent for..."
"Interchangeable biological product for..."
Requirements for a pharmacist to make a therapeutic interchange from brand to
generic? (Includes biologics) - answerAll products dispensed have an expiration date on
package
The manufacturer or distributor maintains recall and return capabilities
What are the requirements for hospital pharmacies to have an exemption for labeling
and oral notification requirements? - answerMust have a formulary
Practitioners must agree to formulary
Formulary must be available for inspection by the board
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