AZ MPJE flashcards
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- Arizona Board of Pharmacy
- The state agency that licenses pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacies and enforces Arizona pharmacy law through inspections, investigations, and disciplinary action.
- Nonresident pharmacy registration
- An Arizona registration required for out-of-state pharmacies that ship, mail, or deliver prescription drugs to patients located in Arizona, subject to Arizona labeling and record rules.
- Biennial license renewal
- Arizona pharmacist and pharmacy licenses are renewed on a fixed two-year cycle; practicing after expiration without renewal is a violation subject to discipline.
- Change of pharmacist-in-charge
- A pharmacy must notify the Board when its pharmacist-in-charge changes; the new PIC assumes responsibility for compliance with pharmacy laws and rules.
- Immunization authority
- Arizona pharmacists may administer vaccines to patients aged 6 and older under a statewide protocol if they hold current CPR certification and required immunization training.
- Collaborative practice agreement
- A written agreement between a pharmacist and prescriber that authorizes the pharmacist to initiate, modify, or discontinue drug therapy within a defined scope.
- Therapeutic substitution
- Dispensing a chemically different drug in the same therapeutic class as the prescribed drug; requires prescriber authorization and is distinct from generic substitution.
- Continuous quality improvement
- A required written program in which a pharmacy documents, analyzes, and reviews medication errors and near misses to prevent recurrence and improve safety.
- Drug utilization review
- A prospective and retrospective review that screens for duplication, interactions, contraindications, incorrect dose, and misuse before and after dispensing.
- Schedule II refills
- Schedule II prescriptions may not be refilled; multiple prescriptions may be issued for up to a 90-day supply if each is dated and earliest fill dates are specified.
- Schedule III-V refills
- Schedule III, IV, and V prescriptions may be refilled up to five times within six months of the date of issue unless the prescriber limits refills.
- Emergency oral Schedule II
- An oral Schedule II order may be filled in an emergency if the prescriber delivers a written prescription within seven days; otherwise the pharmacist must notify DEA.
- Record retention
- Arizona pharmacies must keep prescription and dispensing records for at least two years and make them readily retrievable for Board and DEA inspection.
- Prescription transfer
- A prescription may be transferred between pharmacies, including out-of-state pharmacies, if the transfer is documented and the receiving pharmacist obtains the original prescription information.
- Partial fill of Schedule II
- A Schedule II prescription may be partially filled if the pharmacist cannot supply the full quantity; the remainder must be dispensed within 72 hours or the prescription is void.
- Biennial inventory
- A controlled substance inventory taken every two years and on change of ownership or registrant; Schedule II counts must be exact, while Schedule III-V may be estimated above 1,000 units.
- Theft or loss reporting
- A significant loss or theft of controlled substances must be reported in writing to DEA within one business day of discovery and also reported to the Arizona Board.
- DEA registration
- A site-specific federal registration required at each principal place of business where controlled substances are manufactured, distributed, dispensed, or stored.
- PDMP check requirement
- Arizona requires prescribers and dispensers to check the prescription drug monitoring program before dispensing opioids and other specified controlled substances, with limited exceptions.
- Pharmacist-in-charge duties
- The PIC is responsible for the pharmacy's compliance with federal and state law, day-to-day operations, recordkeeping, security, and adequate staffing and supervision.
- Temperature monitoring
- Refrigerators and freezers storing drugs must have calibrated thermometers; temperatures must be monitored and documented to ensure drug stability and integrity.
- Controlled substance storage
- Controlled substances must be kept in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet or dispersed through stock in a manner that deters theft and diversion.
- Sterile compounding environment
- Sterile compounding requires an ISO-classified cleanroom or hood, environmental monitoring, trained personnel, and compliance with USP standards and Board rules.
- Drug recall handling
- A pharmacy must have a written recall plan and must identify and retrieve affected lots from inventory and patient records, documenting the action taken.
- Counseling elements
- Required counseling includes drug name, dosage form, dose, route, duration, special directions, storage, refill information, and action to take if a dose is missed.
- Counseling documentation
- Pharmacies must document that counseling was offered and whether the patient accepted or refused, and must record interventions and patient education provided.
- Medication therapy management
- A pharmacist-provided service including comprehensive medication reviews and care coordination for eligible patients to improve outcomes and reduce medication-related problems.
- Point-of-care testing
- Arizona pharmacists may perform certain point-of-care tests and initiate therapy for conditions such as influenza, strep, and COVID-19 under Board-authorized protocols.
- Technician scope limits
- Technicians may assist with dispensing but may not perform final verification, provide patient counseling, or exercise clinical judgment reserved for licensed pharmacists.
- Pharmacist presence rule
- A pharmacist must be physically present whenever the pharmacy is open, unless the pharmacy operates under a Board-approved remote or automated system.
- Intern supervision
- Pharmacy interns may perform pharmacist duties under a preceptor pharmacist who is responsible for the intern's activities and for ensuring patient safety.
- Combat Methamphetamine Act
- Federal law restricting sales of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine products, requiring logbook records, customer identification, and daily and monthly quantity limits.