MS MPJE 2026 EXAM STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
PHARMACY LAW AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ Is the Board a separate entity or under another organization?
Answer: A separate entity
◉ Who chairs the Board? Answer: The Executive Director
◉ How are Board members selected? Answer: They are appointed
by the Governor, with consent from the Senate, from a list of names
submitted by MPhA
◉ How long Do Board Members serve? Answer: Max of two 5-year
terms in a 15 year period
◉ How often does the Board meet? Answer: once a quarter (every
three months)
◉ Who can attend Board meetings? Answer: Anyone can attend
◉ How many hours of CE are required for license renewal? Answer:
15 hours annually
,◉ How many hours of CE must be dedicated to opioid
abuse/addiction? Answer: 2, maybe 5? this one has some debate
◉ How many hours of CE must be obtained via a live seminar or live
webcast? Answer: 2
◉ What is the minimum number of intern hours you must obtain to
receive a license? Answer: 1600
◉ When is the renewal period for licenses? Answer: Annually by the
deadline of December 31
◉ What are the age/schooling requirements to be a pharmacy
technician? Answer: must be 18 or older and have a high school
diploma or equivalent
◉ What is the renewal period for pharmacy technician licenses?
Answer: Annually by March 31
◉ At what times can the Board and it's representatives enter a
pharmacy? Answer: The Board and it's representatives can enter any
facility that has obtained or applied for a permit with the Board
during reasonable hours.
,◉ What security requirements must a pharmacy have? Answer: an
electronic security system
◉ How must CII prescriptions be stored? Answer: Separately from
all other scheduled drug paperwork
◉ How must controlled drugs (CII- CV) be stored? Answer: either in
a securely locked container or dispersed throughout the stock of
non-controlled drugs
◉ Must storage of controlled substances records be on site? Answer:
Unless authorized by the DEA to maintain records at another
location, the records must be maintained at the permitted location.
◉ How must permits/registrations be displayed in facility? Answer:
All pharmacy permits, facility-controlled substance registrations,
and DEA registrations must be conspicuously in facility.
◉ When should the Board be notified about change of ownership?
Answer: at least 15 days prior to the change of ownership
◉ When should the Board be notified about changes of PIC? Answer:
No specific time.
, ◉ What steps should a PIC take if he/she is leaving position?
Answer: - return pharmacy permit to the Board with written notice
that he/she is no longer PIC
- the written notice should include the effective date of the change
and a complete inventory of controlled substances at the time of
change
◉ If the out-going PIC does not notify the Board, who's
responsibility does it become? Answer: The incoming PIC
◉ When should a pharmacist notify the Board about a change of
address? Answer: A pharmacist should notify the Board in writing
about a change of address within 10 days of the change.
◉ If a permitted facility has a change in name or location, when
should an application for a new permit be made to the Board?
Answer: Within 10 days PRIOR to the change
◉ What equipment must a facility with a MSBOP permit maintain?
Answer: - a sink with hot and cold running water convenient to the
dispensing area
- an inventory of drugs, chemicals, and preparations to fill
prescriptions
- technical equipment (spatulas, balances, etc.)
- current reference material
PHARMACY LAW AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ Is the Board a separate entity or under another organization?
Answer: A separate entity
◉ Who chairs the Board? Answer: The Executive Director
◉ How are Board members selected? Answer: They are appointed
by the Governor, with consent from the Senate, from a list of names
submitted by MPhA
◉ How long Do Board Members serve? Answer: Max of two 5-year
terms in a 15 year period
◉ How often does the Board meet? Answer: once a quarter (every
three months)
◉ Who can attend Board meetings? Answer: Anyone can attend
◉ How many hours of CE are required for license renewal? Answer:
15 hours annually
,◉ How many hours of CE must be dedicated to opioid
abuse/addiction? Answer: 2, maybe 5? this one has some debate
◉ How many hours of CE must be obtained via a live seminar or live
webcast? Answer: 2
◉ What is the minimum number of intern hours you must obtain to
receive a license? Answer: 1600
◉ When is the renewal period for licenses? Answer: Annually by the
deadline of December 31
◉ What are the age/schooling requirements to be a pharmacy
technician? Answer: must be 18 or older and have a high school
diploma or equivalent
◉ What is the renewal period for pharmacy technician licenses?
Answer: Annually by March 31
◉ At what times can the Board and it's representatives enter a
pharmacy? Answer: The Board and it's representatives can enter any
facility that has obtained or applied for a permit with the Board
during reasonable hours.
,◉ What security requirements must a pharmacy have? Answer: an
electronic security system
◉ How must CII prescriptions be stored? Answer: Separately from
all other scheduled drug paperwork
◉ How must controlled drugs (CII- CV) be stored? Answer: either in
a securely locked container or dispersed throughout the stock of
non-controlled drugs
◉ Must storage of controlled substances records be on site? Answer:
Unless authorized by the DEA to maintain records at another
location, the records must be maintained at the permitted location.
◉ How must permits/registrations be displayed in facility? Answer:
All pharmacy permits, facility-controlled substance registrations,
and DEA registrations must be conspicuously in facility.
◉ When should the Board be notified about change of ownership?
Answer: at least 15 days prior to the change of ownership
◉ When should the Board be notified about changes of PIC? Answer:
No specific time.
, ◉ What steps should a PIC take if he/she is leaving position?
Answer: - return pharmacy permit to the Board with written notice
that he/she is no longer PIC
- the written notice should include the effective date of the change
and a complete inventory of controlled substances at the time of
change
◉ If the out-going PIC does not notify the Board, who's
responsibility does it become? Answer: The incoming PIC
◉ When should a pharmacist notify the Board about a change of
address? Answer: A pharmacist should notify the Board in writing
about a change of address within 10 days of the change.
◉ If a permitted facility has a change in name or location, when
should an application for a new permit be made to the Board?
Answer: Within 10 days PRIOR to the change
◉ What equipment must a facility with a MSBOP permit maintain?
Answer: - a sink with hot and cold running water convenient to the
dispensing area
- an inventory of drugs, chemicals, and preparations to fill
prescriptions
- technical equipment (spatulas, balances, etc.)
- current reference material
