Maryland MPJE
How many members are on the Board? - answer12 individuals (10 pharmacists--picked
from a list-- and 2 residents of Maryland-- appointed by the Governor)
What is the term of a Board member? - answer4 year term--no one may serve more
than 2 consecutive terms
How can a Board member be removed? - answerEither by the Governor for
incompetence and misconduct and/or for a failure to attend two consecutive meetings
without being excused.
Is there immunity given to individuals who give information to the Board, make
complaints to the Board, or who participate in Board activities? - answerYes there is
"qualified immunity"
What is the purpose of the Board of Pharmacy Fund? - answerTo have the Board be
self-supporting
What is deposited into the BoP Fund? - answerThe fees for renewal of licenses and
other services
What are the BoP funds used for? - answerTo pay the operating expenses of the Board
and the Board may allocate money to the pharmacist rehabilitation committee.
Does Maryland law give the Board of Pharmacy authority to order health investigations
of pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians? - answerYes, Maryland
law allows the Board to direct a pharmacist, pharmacy intern, and/or a pharmacy
technician to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider if the
Board has "reason to believe" that the licensee may cause harm to a person in the
practice of pharmacy. A refusal to take the examination is evidence that the licensee is
not able to work in a pharmacy.
What is the purpose of the Pharmacy Review Committee? - answerTo advise the Board
regarding the evaluation, improvement of the quality, level of performance,
qualifications, matters of discipline, and competence of the providers of pharmaceutical
care.
, Are records and proceedings of the Pharmacy Review Committee public documents? -
answerNo, they are confidential and members of the committee are not subject to civil
liability while participating in proceedings.
What is the term of a pharmacist license? - answer2 years
How many CE hours are required and how often? - answer30 Hours of CE over a 2
year period
License expires on the last day of your birth month
1 CE hour on preventing medication errors and 2 CE hours must be live.
How many votes does the Board need to deny a license, reprimand a licensee, place a
licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license? - answerA majority vote
Does a lapse or surrender of license by a pharmacist allow him/her to escape
disciplinary action while under investigation or while charges are pending against the
pharmacist without agreement by the Board? - answerNo
What must you submit when renewing a pharmacist license? - answerPayment of
renewal fee, submission of an application, proof of compliance with CE requirements,
and current mailing address and current location of employment (this is also required
within 30 days of any change of address or relocation).
What must an individual/entity have to operate a pharmacy from a particular location? -
answerMust have a permit (not called a license).
How often are pharmacy permits renewed? - answerEvery 2 years (on even-numbered
years) on May 31st
Which profession is not required to obtain a pharmacy permit from the Board of
Pharmacy? - answerDentist, if he/she obtains a permit from the State Board of Dental
Examiners.
What statue was deleted out of the Criminal Law Article? - answerThe section
prohibiting prescription drug advertising.
IS a pharmacy permit holder allowed to do wholesale distribution? - answerYes, as long
as it does not exceed 5% of the permit holder's annual sales and that the business is
kept separate with specific required record keeping.
Do you need a permit to distribute hemodialysis drugs and devices to an outpatient? -
answerYes, you must obtain a permit (Dialysis Distribution Permit) from the Maryland
Board of Pharmacy before distributing hemodialysis solutions, equipment, heparin, local
anesthetics, needles, and syringes (unless you are a licensed pharmacist).
How many members are on the Board? - answer12 individuals (10 pharmacists--picked
from a list-- and 2 residents of Maryland-- appointed by the Governor)
What is the term of a Board member? - answer4 year term--no one may serve more
than 2 consecutive terms
How can a Board member be removed? - answerEither by the Governor for
incompetence and misconduct and/or for a failure to attend two consecutive meetings
without being excused.
Is there immunity given to individuals who give information to the Board, make
complaints to the Board, or who participate in Board activities? - answerYes there is
"qualified immunity"
What is the purpose of the Board of Pharmacy Fund? - answerTo have the Board be
self-supporting
What is deposited into the BoP Fund? - answerThe fees for renewal of licenses and
other services
What are the BoP funds used for? - answerTo pay the operating expenses of the Board
and the Board may allocate money to the pharmacist rehabilitation committee.
Does Maryland law give the Board of Pharmacy authority to order health investigations
of pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians? - answerYes, Maryland
law allows the Board to direct a pharmacist, pharmacy intern, and/or a pharmacy
technician to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider if the
Board has "reason to believe" that the licensee may cause harm to a person in the
practice of pharmacy. A refusal to take the examination is evidence that the licensee is
not able to work in a pharmacy.
What is the purpose of the Pharmacy Review Committee? - answerTo advise the Board
regarding the evaluation, improvement of the quality, level of performance,
qualifications, matters of discipline, and competence of the providers of pharmaceutical
care.
, Are records and proceedings of the Pharmacy Review Committee public documents? -
answerNo, they are confidential and members of the committee are not subject to civil
liability while participating in proceedings.
What is the term of a pharmacist license? - answer2 years
How many CE hours are required and how often? - answer30 Hours of CE over a 2
year period
License expires on the last day of your birth month
1 CE hour on preventing medication errors and 2 CE hours must be live.
How many votes does the Board need to deny a license, reprimand a licensee, place a
licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license? - answerA majority vote
Does a lapse or surrender of license by a pharmacist allow him/her to escape
disciplinary action while under investigation or while charges are pending against the
pharmacist without agreement by the Board? - answerNo
What must you submit when renewing a pharmacist license? - answerPayment of
renewal fee, submission of an application, proof of compliance with CE requirements,
and current mailing address and current location of employment (this is also required
within 30 days of any change of address or relocation).
What must an individual/entity have to operate a pharmacy from a particular location? -
answerMust have a permit (not called a license).
How often are pharmacy permits renewed? - answerEvery 2 years (on even-numbered
years) on May 31st
Which profession is not required to obtain a pharmacy permit from the Board of
Pharmacy? - answerDentist, if he/she obtains a permit from the State Board of Dental
Examiners.
What statue was deleted out of the Criminal Law Article? - answerThe section
prohibiting prescription drug advertising.
IS a pharmacy permit holder allowed to do wholesale distribution? - answerYes, as long
as it does not exceed 5% of the permit holder's annual sales and that the business is
kept separate with specific required record keeping.
Do you need a permit to distribute hemodialysis drugs and devices to an outpatient? -
answerYes, you must obtain a permit (Dialysis Distribution Permit) from the Maryland
Board of Pharmacy before distributing hemodialysis solutions, equipment, heparin, local
anesthetics, needles, and syringes (unless you are a licensed pharmacist).
