NE MPJE study guide
NE MPJE · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The North Eastern Pharmacist Multistate Jurisprudence Examination (NE MPJE) is a pharmacy law and jurisprudence exam used in the northeastern United States to test whether a pharmacist candidate can apply federal drug law and the specific state pharmacy statutes and board rules of the state where licensure is sought. It is aimed at interns and pharmacists who have completed or are completing the NAPLEX and now need to demonstrate jurisprudence competence for licensure, and at pharmacists adding a license by reciprocity or score transfer. The NE MPJE study guide has 6 sections and about 1,588 words.
01Federal and State Pharmacy Law and Regulations
Nebraska's MPJE tests how federal requirements and Nebraska's Pharmacy Practice Act (Neb. §38-2801 et seq.) and Board rules (Title 172 NAC) fit together.
289 words, about 1 min02Licensure, Registration, and Discipline of Pharmacists, Technicians, and Pharmacies
Nebraska issues pharmacist licenses, pharmacy intern registrations, pharmacy technician registrations, and pharmacy permits. The Board of Pharmacy within DHHS reviews applications and complaints and recommends discipline.
247 words, about 1 min03Prescription Requirements, Dispensing, and Labeling
Nebraska requires a prescription to identify the patient, drug, strength, dosage form, quantity, directions, date, prescriber, and refills authorized. Controlled substances also require the prescriber's DEA number and must meet CSA rules.
281 words, about 1 min04Controlled Substances and Drug Scheduling
The CSA places drugs in Schedules I–V. Schedule I has no accepted medical use; CII–V require a DEA registration.
289 words, about 1 min05Pharmacy Operations, Records, and Inventory
Every Nebraska pharmacy must have a pharmacist-in-charge responsible for compliance, security, and records. The pharmacy permit, pharmacist licenses, and technician registrations must be current and available as required.
256 words, about 1 min06Patient Counseling and Professional Practice Standards
Federal Medicaid law (OBRA '90) requires pharmacists to offer counseling on outpatient prescriptions, and Nebraska enforces a counseling standard through Board rules and inspections. Counseling covers the drug name and description, dosage and directions, storage, common adverse effects, interactions, and what to do about missed doses.
226 words, about 1 min