Vermont laws Questions with correct answers.
115 Questions and Answers, 2024.
Definitions
o Blood: for transfusion/mftr'ing
o Blood component: separated
o Disciplinary action/cases: different sanctions/actions taken by the board against a licensee
o Dispense/dispensing: prep and delivery of rx ordered by md in suitable labeled container to patient
o Drug outlet: any authorized center engaged in dispensing/delivery/distribution of rx's
o Financial interest: practitioner of pharmacy or investor or relative
o Manufacturer: anyone who mftrs, prepares, propagates, cmpds, processes, packages, repackages,
labels drug
o Pharmacy tech: performs tasks relative to dispensing under the supervision of rph
o Practice of pharmacy: interpretation/evaluation of rx order, etc
o Practitioner: (Quebec included) permitted by license to dispense, conduct research, or administer
drugs
o Prescription drug: any human drug required by federal law/regulation to be dispensed only by rx
o Wholesale distribution: distribution of rx drugs to anyone other than consumer/pt except
intracompany sales, for own use, charitable organization, 1 retail to another retail, drug samples, by a
prescription, blood, or for transport
Vermont board of pharmacy
-7 members: 5 Rphs (5 yrs of experience in pharmacy in VT) and 2 members of public with
- Appointed by governor
- Action taken by majority vote of members present
-no financial interest in pharmacy
Powers/Duties/Limitations of the board
o Scope of practice of pharmacy
o Obtaining license qualifications
o Appeal explanations
o Pharmacy tech rules
o Standards for recognition/approval of pharmacy school whose graduates want to be licensed in VT
o Enforce provisions of conduct/competence of rphs and suspension/revocation/restriction of licenses
o Establish internship programand requirements for practical training: 50% of internship, intern should
compound, dispense, inventory, maintain records under RPh supervision, Collect info on available
internships and give info to interns; 1000 hours can be from "concurrent time"/rotations that lead to
pharmacy degree or by equivalent service by branch in US armed forces
o Should make exams available at least 2x/year
o Enact rules for CE requirements and approve CE programs
o Have the power to investigate alleged violations of provision
,o Can develop procedures for pilot experiments at < 3 pharmacies for < 2 years. Have to report findings
to house/senate on Dec. 1.
o Licensed drug outlets can sell/distribute non-rx drugs w/o supervision of Rph.
Regarding meds, drugs, devices, and other materials:
-Regulation of sale/dispensing of meds and the right to seize it if found to be detrimental (then have
hearing)
-Specifications of the minimum professional/technical equipment, environment supplies, and
procedures for compounding/dispensing
- Control of purity/quality of meds
- Issue registration certificates/licenses to drug outlets
- Criteria for standardized tamper-resistant rx pad - consulted by affected parties
Unlawful practice: starting here is fixed
-No unlicensed RPh can practice pharmacy except MDs, dentists, etc that are licensed under the laws of
the state in their scope of practice.
-Criminal action may be made by board against any unlawful engagement of the practice of pharmacy.
Qualifications of licensure: applicants for licensure by exam shall:
-Attained the age of majority (18+ y.o.)
-Cannot have past felony conviction related to practice of pharmacy
-Cannot have suspension, revocation, or restriction of a license to practice health-related regulated
profession with past 5 yrs.
-Graduated and received professional undergraduate degree from school approved by board or foreign-
trained applicants successfully past equivalency test. -May have personal interview to demonstrate oral
comprehension of English.
-Completed internship program or demonstrated pharmacy practice experience.
-Successfully passed board exam. Exams administered at least 2x/year.
-Board can endorse an applicant who is licensed under law of another state, but equal to those of this
state
-Licensing standards made by board should be fair/reasonable and should not limit # of licensees
-If licensee has principal place of business, license should be prominently displayed there.
Pharmacy techs; qualifications for registration:
-Have to be registered by the board
-Must not have engaged in acts that affect the ability to practice as pharmacy tech
-Paid fee
Pharmacy techs; nondiscretionary tasks/supervision:
-Can perform packaging/other mandatory tasks only while assisting and under supervision of RPh
-Pharmacist has to be on duty
-Cannot make any professional judgment that requires a RPh
-Board can adopt rules to specify pharmacy tech tasks
-Must submit an application for registration with Board before is a pharmacy tech. Pending approval a
, tech can work up to 30 days or until make decision
-Pharmacist on duty directly responsible for tech. -Pharmacist must be on premise and must verify rx
before given to patient.
Renewal of licenses and reinstatement:
Renewal of licenses:
-Pharmacist/pharmacy tech must renew license every 2 years (biennially) by date established by director
of office - board renews license
Reinstatement:
-Board may renew a lapsed license upon payment of required fee and the late renewal penalty
-Have CEs and other requirements done
-Board should not require payment of renewal fees during years which license was lapsed
Fees:
Initial application:
-RPh: $110
-Retail/Institutional/Mftring drug outlets: $300
-Wholesale drug outlet: $600
-Investigative/research project: $300
-Pharmacy tech: $50
Biennial renewal:
-RPh: $100
-Retail/Institutional/Mftring/wholesale drug outlets: $300
-Investigative/research project: $300
-Pharmacy tech: $60
-Pharmacy reinspection: $100
Unprofessional conduct:
-Board can refuse to issue/renew or suspend/revoke/restrict the license if:
- There is unprofessional conduct which is defined by rules/regulations of board
-Incapacity of a nature that prevents RPh from practicing pharmacy with reasonable skill, competence,
and safety to public
-Fraud/intentional misrepresentation when issued/renewed license
-Engaging/aiding and abetting a person to practice pharmacy w/o a license
-Found by the board to be in violation of any provisions of rules/regs
Penalties and reinstatement:
After notice/hearing, if have grounds for discipline, board may impose:
Suspension/revocation
Restriction of licensee to do certain acts
Placed under supervision by board under certain conditions
Perform 100 hours of community service
CE training or course
Administration penalty
115 Questions and Answers, 2024.
Definitions
o Blood: for transfusion/mftr'ing
o Blood component: separated
o Disciplinary action/cases: different sanctions/actions taken by the board against a licensee
o Dispense/dispensing: prep and delivery of rx ordered by md in suitable labeled container to patient
o Drug outlet: any authorized center engaged in dispensing/delivery/distribution of rx's
o Financial interest: practitioner of pharmacy or investor or relative
o Manufacturer: anyone who mftrs, prepares, propagates, cmpds, processes, packages, repackages,
labels drug
o Pharmacy tech: performs tasks relative to dispensing under the supervision of rph
o Practice of pharmacy: interpretation/evaluation of rx order, etc
o Practitioner: (Quebec included) permitted by license to dispense, conduct research, or administer
drugs
o Prescription drug: any human drug required by federal law/regulation to be dispensed only by rx
o Wholesale distribution: distribution of rx drugs to anyone other than consumer/pt except
intracompany sales, for own use, charitable organization, 1 retail to another retail, drug samples, by a
prescription, blood, or for transport
Vermont board of pharmacy
-7 members: 5 Rphs (5 yrs of experience in pharmacy in VT) and 2 members of public with
- Appointed by governor
- Action taken by majority vote of members present
-no financial interest in pharmacy
Powers/Duties/Limitations of the board
o Scope of practice of pharmacy
o Obtaining license qualifications
o Appeal explanations
o Pharmacy tech rules
o Standards for recognition/approval of pharmacy school whose graduates want to be licensed in VT
o Enforce provisions of conduct/competence of rphs and suspension/revocation/restriction of licenses
o Establish internship programand requirements for practical training: 50% of internship, intern should
compound, dispense, inventory, maintain records under RPh supervision, Collect info on available
internships and give info to interns; 1000 hours can be from "concurrent time"/rotations that lead to
pharmacy degree or by equivalent service by branch in US armed forces
o Should make exams available at least 2x/year
o Enact rules for CE requirements and approve CE programs
o Have the power to investigate alleged violations of provision
,o Can develop procedures for pilot experiments at < 3 pharmacies for < 2 years. Have to report findings
to house/senate on Dec. 1.
o Licensed drug outlets can sell/distribute non-rx drugs w/o supervision of Rph.
Regarding meds, drugs, devices, and other materials:
-Regulation of sale/dispensing of meds and the right to seize it if found to be detrimental (then have
hearing)
-Specifications of the minimum professional/technical equipment, environment supplies, and
procedures for compounding/dispensing
- Control of purity/quality of meds
- Issue registration certificates/licenses to drug outlets
- Criteria for standardized tamper-resistant rx pad - consulted by affected parties
Unlawful practice: starting here is fixed
-No unlicensed RPh can practice pharmacy except MDs, dentists, etc that are licensed under the laws of
the state in their scope of practice.
-Criminal action may be made by board against any unlawful engagement of the practice of pharmacy.
Qualifications of licensure: applicants for licensure by exam shall:
-Attained the age of majority (18+ y.o.)
-Cannot have past felony conviction related to practice of pharmacy
-Cannot have suspension, revocation, or restriction of a license to practice health-related regulated
profession with past 5 yrs.
-Graduated and received professional undergraduate degree from school approved by board or foreign-
trained applicants successfully past equivalency test. -May have personal interview to demonstrate oral
comprehension of English.
-Completed internship program or demonstrated pharmacy practice experience.
-Successfully passed board exam. Exams administered at least 2x/year.
-Board can endorse an applicant who is licensed under law of another state, but equal to those of this
state
-Licensing standards made by board should be fair/reasonable and should not limit # of licensees
-If licensee has principal place of business, license should be prominently displayed there.
Pharmacy techs; qualifications for registration:
-Have to be registered by the board
-Must not have engaged in acts that affect the ability to practice as pharmacy tech
-Paid fee
Pharmacy techs; nondiscretionary tasks/supervision:
-Can perform packaging/other mandatory tasks only while assisting and under supervision of RPh
-Pharmacist has to be on duty
-Cannot make any professional judgment that requires a RPh
-Board can adopt rules to specify pharmacy tech tasks
-Must submit an application for registration with Board before is a pharmacy tech. Pending approval a
, tech can work up to 30 days or until make decision
-Pharmacist on duty directly responsible for tech. -Pharmacist must be on premise and must verify rx
before given to patient.
Renewal of licenses and reinstatement:
Renewal of licenses:
-Pharmacist/pharmacy tech must renew license every 2 years (biennially) by date established by director
of office - board renews license
Reinstatement:
-Board may renew a lapsed license upon payment of required fee and the late renewal penalty
-Have CEs and other requirements done
-Board should not require payment of renewal fees during years which license was lapsed
Fees:
Initial application:
-RPh: $110
-Retail/Institutional/Mftring drug outlets: $300
-Wholesale drug outlet: $600
-Investigative/research project: $300
-Pharmacy tech: $50
Biennial renewal:
-RPh: $100
-Retail/Institutional/Mftring/wholesale drug outlets: $300
-Investigative/research project: $300
-Pharmacy tech: $60
-Pharmacy reinspection: $100
Unprofessional conduct:
-Board can refuse to issue/renew or suspend/revoke/restrict the license if:
- There is unprofessional conduct which is defined by rules/regulations of board
-Incapacity of a nature that prevents RPh from practicing pharmacy with reasonable skill, competence,
and safety to public
-Fraud/intentional misrepresentation when issued/renewed license
-Engaging/aiding and abetting a person to practice pharmacy w/o a license
-Found by the board to be in violation of any provisions of rules/regs
Penalties and reinstatement:
After notice/hearing, if have grounds for discipline, board may impose:
Suspension/revocation
Restriction of licensee to do certain acts
Placed under supervision by board under certain conditions
Perform 100 hours of community service
CE training or course
Administration penalty
