Arkansas Pharmacy Law – Practice
Questions and correct Answers
Low risk exposure times
48 hrs room temp
14 days refrigerated
45 days frozen
Medium risk exposure times
24 hours room temp
7 days refrigerated
45 days frozen
High risk exposure times
24 hrs room temp
3 days refrigerated
45 days frozen
Emergency CII prescription orders must have what on them? Prescriber must send
within what time frame?
,The statement "Authorization for emergency dispensing" and the date of the oral order.
Must be sent to pharmacy within 7 days
When partial filling CII, how long do you have to complete the fill?
72 hours
When partial filling a CII for a LTCF patient, how long do you have to complete the fill?
60 days
How long are CII prescriptions valid?
6 months from written date (pharmacist can use judgement and not fill if they believe
the script is no longer valid -- example: surgery was 2 months ago and just now wanting
oxys)
60 days for LTCF/terminally ill patients
What form do you fill out for theft or loss of controlled drugs?
DEA 106. Send to Arkansas Department of Health Division of Pharmacy Services and
Drug Control, the nearest DEA Enforcement Administration Diversion Field Office, and
the Board within 7 days of loss or discovery of loss
Pseudoephedrine limits
, 3.6g in one transaction
9g in 30 days (5g ephedrine)
What ages can pharmacists/interns provide immunizations to?
7 and up
Requirements to administer vaccines
Written protocol
Certification from the Board
Completed board approved training course
CPR/BCLS from AHA
2 hours CE every biennium
What classes are approved for pharmacists to administer?
immunizations
vaccines
allergy medications
vitamins
minerals
antihyperglycemics
anti-nausea meds
Questions and correct Answers
Low risk exposure times
48 hrs room temp
14 days refrigerated
45 days frozen
Medium risk exposure times
24 hours room temp
7 days refrigerated
45 days frozen
High risk exposure times
24 hrs room temp
3 days refrigerated
45 days frozen
Emergency CII prescription orders must have what on them? Prescriber must send
within what time frame?
,The statement "Authorization for emergency dispensing" and the date of the oral order.
Must be sent to pharmacy within 7 days
When partial filling CII, how long do you have to complete the fill?
72 hours
When partial filling a CII for a LTCF patient, how long do you have to complete the fill?
60 days
How long are CII prescriptions valid?
6 months from written date (pharmacist can use judgement and not fill if they believe
the script is no longer valid -- example: surgery was 2 months ago and just now wanting
oxys)
60 days for LTCF/terminally ill patients
What form do you fill out for theft or loss of controlled drugs?
DEA 106. Send to Arkansas Department of Health Division of Pharmacy Services and
Drug Control, the nearest DEA Enforcement Administration Diversion Field Office, and
the Board within 7 days of loss or discovery of loss
Pseudoephedrine limits
, 3.6g in one transaction
9g in 30 days (5g ephedrine)
What ages can pharmacists/interns provide immunizations to?
7 and up
Requirements to administer vaccines
Written protocol
Certification from the Board
Completed board approved training course
CPR/BCLS from AHA
2 hours CE every biennium
What classes are approved for pharmacists to administer?
immunizations
vaccines
allergy medications
vitamins
minerals
antihyperglycemics
anti-nausea meds
