New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
Regulations - 5
When does a NJ pharmacist need to renew their license? - *answers *- every 2 years
from the last expiration date
- must renew within 30 days after the expiration date (grace period). Your license will be
automatically suspended after that
How long can facilities use drug dispensing systems when the pharmacist is not
present? - *answers *24 hours
When can a drug dispensing system be used - *answers *- when pharmacist is present
- when the pharmacist is not present for up to 24 hours
Who is responsible for supervising the drug dispensing device? - *answers *PIC
How often does the drug dispensing device need to be checked for accuracy? -
*answers *every 24 hours by the pharmacist, RPh must document that it was checked
each time
Who needs to supervise the packing and labeling of meds for drug dispensing devices
in a facility? - *answers *pharmacist, "immediate personal supervision" of the
pharmacist
Who is responsible for the stocking and cleanliness of the drug dispensing devices? -
*answers *must happen under supervision of a pharmacist
Controlled substances in drug dispensing devices? - *answers *should be stored in the
device in a way that limits access to single medications only AND needs to be checked
and documented by the pharmacist every 24 hours
- identity of every licensed professional who accesses the CS meds in the device needs
to be recorded
How soon do orders for meds in the drug dispensing device need to be checked? -
*answers *within 24 hours of the time of the original order
Who controls drug dispensing devices if there is no licensed pharmacy on premises? -
*answers *the PIC who is responsible for the pharmaceutical services of the institution
Who needs to write and establish policies and procedures for the disposal of unused
meds? - *answers *PIC
Rules for disposal of unused meds at a facility/institution - *answers *- when the drug's
source, lot/control number, expiration date, use by date are missing send to pharmacy
for final disposal
, New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
Regulations - 5
- unit dose meds stored in a secure area with seal and control numbers still in tact can
be recycled and re-dispensed
- meds returned by outpatients can't be re-dispensed
Rules for disposal of controlled substances at a facility/institution - *answers *unused +
non administered controlled substances (expended or wasted) need to be signed,
cosigned, and witnessed by a nurse, MD, pharmacist, or administrator
Who is responsible for records of pharmaceutical services provided by the facility? -
*answers *PIC
(also need audit trail for all ppl invovled in filling orders!)
Requirements for reinstating pharmacist license after ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION
- *answers *- reinstatement application
- employment history during suspension
- renewal fee for previous licensing period, upcoming licensing period
- reinstatement fee
- proof of CE completion
*same for pharm techs EXCEPT, they don't need to submit proof of CEs
Requirements for reinstating pharmacist license after DISCIPLINARY ACTION
SUSPENSION - *answers *- reinstatement application
- affidavit of employment history during suspension
- renewal fees for previous + upcoming licensing period
- reinstatement fee
- evidence that you complied with BOP's disciplinary action against you for whatever
you did
*same for pharm techs
How many CEs does a pharmacist need for each biennial renewal period? - *answers
*30
CE requirement breakdown - *answers *- at least 10 CE credits have to be didactic/in
person
- 3 CE credits on pharmacy law
- 1 CE credit on prescription opioids
- 2 CE credits on immunizations, if authorized to immunize
- if you are a CDTM pharmacist, must do 10 hours in the therapeutic area in which you
practice
What's the rule for CEs carrying over into the next biennial renewal period? - *answers
*up to 10 credits can be carried over into the next licensing period if taken within the last
6 months of the previous biennial period
Regulations - 5
When does a NJ pharmacist need to renew their license? - *answers *- every 2 years
from the last expiration date
- must renew within 30 days after the expiration date (grace period). Your license will be
automatically suspended after that
How long can facilities use drug dispensing systems when the pharmacist is not
present? - *answers *24 hours
When can a drug dispensing system be used - *answers *- when pharmacist is present
- when the pharmacist is not present for up to 24 hours
Who is responsible for supervising the drug dispensing device? - *answers *PIC
How often does the drug dispensing device need to be checked for accuracy? -
*answers *every 24 hours by the pharmacist, RPh must document that it was checked
each time
Who needs to supervise the packing and labeling of meds for drug dispensing devices
in a facility? - *answers *pharmacist, "immediate personal supervision" of the
pharmacist
Who is responsible for the stocking and cleanliness of the drug dispensing devices? -
*answers *must happen under supervision of a pharmacist
Controlled substances in drug dispensing devices? - *answers *should be stored in the
device in a way that limits access to single medications only AND needs to be checked
and documented by the pharmacist every 24 hours
- identity of every licensed professional who accesses the CS meds in the device needs
to be recorded
How soon do orders for meds in the drug dispensing device need to be checked? -
*answers *within 24 hours of the time of the original order
Who controls drug dispensing devices if there is no licensed pharmacy on premises? -
*answers *the PIC who is responsible for the pharmaceutical services of the institution
Who needs to write and establish policies and procedures for the disposal of unused
meds? - *answers *PIC
Rules for disposal of unused meds at a facility/institution - *answers *- when the drug's
source, lot/control number, expiration date, use by date are missing send to pharmacy
for final disposal
, New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
Regulations - 5
- unit dose meds stored in a secure area with seal and control numbers still in tact can
be recycled and re-dispensed
- meds returned by outpatients can't be re-dispensed
Rules for disposal of controlled substances at a facility/institution - *answers *unused +
non administered controlled substances (expended or wasted) need to be signed,
cosigned, and witnessed by a nurse, MD, pharmacist, or administrator
Who is responsible for records of pharmaceutical services provided by the facility? -
*answers *PIC
(also need audit trail for all ppl invovled in filling orders!)
Requirements for reinstating pharmacist license after ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION
- *answers *- reinstatement application
- employment history during suspension
- renewal fee for previous licensing period, upcoming licensing period
- reinstatement fee
- proof of CE completion
*same for pharm techs EXCEPT, they don't need to submit proof of CEs
Requirements for reinstating pharmacist license after DISCIPLINARY ACTION
SUSPENSION - *answers *- reinstatement application
- affidavit of employment history during suspension
- renewal fees for previous + upcoming licensing period
- reinstatement fee
- evidence that you complied with BOP's disciplinary action against you for whatever
you did
*same for pharm techs
How many CEs does a pharmacist need for each biennial renewal period? - *answers
*30
CE requirement breakdown - *answers *- at least 10 CE credits have to be didactic/in
person
- 3 CE credits on pharmacy law
- 1 CE credit on prescription opioids
- 2 CE credits on immunizations, if authorized to immunize
- if you are a CDTM pharmacist, must do 10 hours in the therapeutic area in which you
practice
What's the rule for CEs carrying over into the next biennial renewal period? - *answers
*up to 10 credits can be carried over into the next licensing period if taken within the last
6 months of the previous biennial period
