P a g e 1 | 9 MPJE Module 2 exam What is the composition of the Pharmacy Examining Board in Wisconsin? How are members appointed? - ANS; · 7 members - 5 WI licensed RPH, 2 public members · Members nominated by the governor and approved by state senate · Members appointed to staggered 4 -year terms, expiring on July 1 · No more than 2 consecutive terms The Pharmacy Examining Board or it's designee may authorize two things that allow pharmacies to deviate from rules promulgated by the board. What are the two things that can be authorized, and the length of time permitted? - ANS; · Grant variances to requirements during disasters/emergencies (not to exceed 90 days) · Authorize pilot programs and corresponding variances (not to exceed 3 years) What businesses or entities are subject to licensure by the PEB in Wisconsin? (Hint: there are 5) - ANS; · Manufacturers · Wholesale distributers · In-state pharmacies · Out -of-state pharmacies · Home oxygen providers · Pharmacists An out -of-state pharmacy must be licensed in Wisconsin in order to do what? - ANS; Ship, mail, or otherwise deliver a prescribed drug or device to persons in WI Do pharmacists employed at an out -of-state pharmacy need to be licensed in Wisconsin? - ANS; NO Does the managing pharmacist of an out -of-state pharmacy need to be licensed in Wisconsin? - ANS; NO Except for pharmacies licensed by the Pharmacy Examining Board, no person in the state of Wisconsin may use or display what titles, symbols or insignia? - ANS; · Pharmacy · Drugstore · Apothecary What information must be provided to the board in order to issue a license for an in -
state pharmacy? - ANS; · Completed Pharmacy Licensure Application (Form #609) P a g e 2 | 9 · Completed Pharmacy Self -Inspection (Form #2550) · Original Floor Plans · Pay required fees A pharmacy license application and fee shall be on file with the board at least how many days prior to the granting of the license? - ANS; 30 days What does PHAR 6.02 say about hospital outpatient pharmacies? - ANS; A hospital which has a pharmacy area providing outpt pharmacy services which is physically separate from, and not contiguous to the area from which inpatient pharmacy services are provi ded, shall have a pharmacy license for the outpt pharmacy in addition to the inpatient pharmacy license A change in either of what two things requires a new pharmacy license? - ANS; ownership or address What are the size requirements for the "Professional Service Area" of a pharmacy? - ANS; Be at least 250 sq ft and no more than 20% dedicated to storage of drugs What are the requirements for prescription counter space? - ANS; Free working area of at least 12 sq ft and at least 18 inches in width What are the security requirements for the "Professional Service Area" when a pharmacist is not present for more than 30 minutes (i.e. pharmacy is converted to a non-prescription or sundry outlet)? - ANS; · Pharmacy must close or convert to non -rx sundry outlet · PEB has been notified of sundry hours · Barrier approved by PEB is locked in absence of RPH · Signs posted at the entrance displaying hours the RPH will be on duty · Telephone restrictions are observed · Answering telephone does not imply pharmacy operation · Managing RPH ultimately responsible What are the security requirements for the "Professional Service Area" when a pharmacist is not present for less than 30 minutes? - ANS; · RPH must be accessible by phone/pager · Signs must indicate the RPH is not available and the anticipated time of return · Techs can only perform technical dispensing function · No rx's dispensed without final verification and counseling by the RPH What are the sanitation requirements for pharmacies? - ANS; Pharmacies must be equipped with proper fixtures and equipment for sanitation, including detergent and a waste disposal container Sink convenient and suitable for cleaning pharmaceutical equipment and supplied with hot and cold running water
state pharmacy? - ANS; · Completed Pharmacy Licensure Application (Form #609) P a g e 2 | 9 · Completed Pharmacy Self -Inspection (Form #2550) · Original Floor Plans · Pay required fees A pharmacy license application and fee shall be on file with the board at least how many days prior to the granting of the license? - ANS; 30 days What does PHAR 6.02 say about hospital outpatient pharmacies? - ANS; A hospital which has a pharmacy area providing outpt pharmacy services which is physically separate from, and not contiguous to the area from which inpatient pharmacy services are provi ded, shall have a pharmacy license for the outpt pharmacy in addition to the inpatient pharmacy license A change in either of what two things requires a new pharmacy license? - ANS; ownership or address What are the size requirements for the "Professional Service Area" of a pharmacy? - ANS; Be at least 250 sq ft and no more than 20% dedicated to storage of drugs What are the requirements for prescription counter space? - ANS; Free working area of at least 12 sq ft and at least 18 inches in width What are the security requirements for the "Professional Service Area" when a pharmacist is not present for more than 30 minutes (i.e. pharmacy is converted to a non-prescription or sundry outlet)? - ANS; · Pharmacy must close or convert to non -rx sundry outlet · PEB has been notified of sundry hours · Barrier approved by PEB is locked in absence of RPH · Signs posted at the entrance displaying hours the RPH will be on duty · Telephone restrictions are observed · Answering telephone does not imply pharmacy operation · Managing RPH ultimately responsible What are the security requirements for the "Professional Service Area" when a pharmacist is not present for less than 30 minutes? - ANS; · RPH must be accessible by phone/pager · Signs must indicate the RPH is not available and the anticipated time of return · Techs can only perform technical dispensing function · No rx's dispensed without final verification and counseling by the RPH What are the sanitation requirements for pharmacies? - ANS; Pharmacies must be equipped with proper fixtures and equipment for sanitation, including detergent and a waste disposal container Sink convenient and suitable for cleaning pharmaceutical equipment and supplied with hot and cold running water
