AK MPJE flashcards

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DEA registration renewal cycle

DEA registrations for pharmacies and practitioners must be renewed every three years; renewal applications are submitted through the DEA registration portal.

Schedule II refill rule

Schedule II prescriptions may not be refilled; a new prescription is required for each fill, and the total quantity dispensed cannot exceed the prescribed amount.

Emergency oral Schedule II

Federal and Alaska rules allow an oral Schedule II order in emergencies if a written prescription follows within seven days; the pharmacist must document the emergency.

DEA Form 222

A triplicate order form required for ordering Schedule II controlled substances; it must be completed and retained as part of the pharmacy's controlled substance records.

Biennial controlled substance inventory

Every pharmacy must take a complete inventory of controlled substances every two years, recording the date, time, and whether the count was exact or estimated.

Theft or significant loss reporting

Discovery of theft or significant loss of controlled substances must be reported to DEA in writing within one business day and to the Alaska Board of Pharmacy.

PDMP query requirement

Alaska requires pharmacists to query the prescription drug monitoring program before dispensing specified controlled substances and to report dispensed controlled substances to the database.

Electronic controlled substance prescriptions

Electronic prescriptions for controlled substances require a DEA-compliant system with identity proofing, two-factor authentication, and an audit trail for each prescription.

Alaska pharmacist license renewal

Alaska pharmacist licenses renew biennially and require continuing education hours as set by the Board, including any mandated topic hours for that cycle.

Pharmacy technician registration

Alaska requires pharmacy technicians to be registered with the Board; technicians work under direct pharmacist supervision and cannot perform final prescription verification.

Pharmacy intern registration

Interns must register with the Alaska Board and practice under a supervising pharmacist; registration is time-limited and tied to the academic program.

Licensure by reciprocity

A pharmacist licensed in another state may obtain an Alaska license by credentials if the original license was obtained by examination and remains in good standing.

Lapsed license reinstatement

A lapsed Alaska license may be reinstated within a grace period upon payment of fees and completion of continuing education; practicing while lapsed is unlicensed practice.

Required prescription elements

A valid prescription must include patient name, drug name, strength, quantity, directions, prescriber name and DEA number for controlled substances, and date of issue.

Prescription label requirements

Alaska labels must show pharmacy name and address, prescription number, date, patient name, drug name and strength, directions, and prescriber name.

Patient counseling offer

A pharmacist must offer counseling on new prescriptions; if the patient declines, the refusal should be documented in the pharmacy record.

Generic substitution notice

When substituting a generic, the pharmacist must inform the patient and record the substitution on the prescription record; prescriber 'dispense as written' blocks substitution.

Prescription validity period

A prescription is generally valid for one year from the date of issue unless the prescriber or state law specifies a shorter period.

Refill authorization verification

A prescription may be refilled only if authorized; the pharmacist must verify authorization and record the refill date and quantity dispensed.

Schedule II storage requirement

Schedule II controlled substances must be stored in a locked cabinet or dispersed with an audit trail, and access must be limited to authorized personnel.

Refrigerator temperature monitoring

Drug storage refrigerators must have a calibrated thermometer and continuous temperature logs; excursions must be documented and assessed for drug integrity.

Expired drug segregation

Expired drugs must be segregated from active inventory and removed; outdated stock cannot be dispensed and must be disposed of per policy.

Pharmacy policy manual

Alaska pharmacies must maintain written policies and procedures covering dispensing, security, and emergency operations, available for inspection by the Board.

Automated dispensing audit trail

Automated dispensing systems must maintain an audit trail and require pharmacist verification; override access must be documented and reviewed.

Grounds for discipline

Grounds include fraud, deceit, unprofessional conduct, impairment, and violation of pharmacy law or Board rules; sanctions range from reprimand to revocation.

Mandatory impairment reporting

Pharmacists must report suspected impairment or diversion by colleagues to the Board or a designated assistance program; failure to report can be grounds for discipline.

Due process for licensees

Licensees are entitled to notice and a hearing before the Board; final Board decisions may be appealed to the superior court.

Patient record confidentiality

Patient prescription records are confidential; unauthorized disclosure is a violation of law and grounds for disciplinary action against the pharmacist.

Sterile compounding standard

Sterile compounding must follow USP <797> requirements for environmental monitoring, personnel training, and assignment of beyond-use dates.

Non-sterile compounding records

Non-sterile compounding under USP <795> requires a master formulation record and a compounding record for each preparation, including ingredients and beyond-use date.

Institutional formulary system

Institutional pharmacies must maintain a pharmacy and therapeutics committee and a medical-staff-approved formulary that governs drug selection and use.

Hazardous drug handling

USP <800> requires containment, personal protective equipment, and environmental monitoring for handling hazardous drugs in compounding and distribution.