WEST VIRGINIA MPJE LAW EXAM
,How many hours must a PIC work in the pharmacy that they are a PIC in? - ANSWER At least 30
hours if the store is open > 40 hours per week
Internship Requirements: Must notify the BOP within how many days of a new job or termination? -
ANSWER 10 days
Requirements for licensure as a pharmacist - ANSWER 1. 18 or older
2. Evidence of good moral character
3. Graduate from an approved SOP
4. Have 1500 hours of internship in a licensed pharmacy
5. Sign waiver for criminal background check
Renewing pharmacist license - ANSWER 1. Has to be done every 2 years
2. BOP will send a second letter of renewal after 60 days If after 30
more days, name is taken off list
Reciprocity - ANSWER 1. 18 years old or older
2. Original state must be similar to WV
3. Original license in good standing
4. Physically and mentally qualified
5. Good moral character and not addicted to controlled substances or alcohol
6. Pass exams required by BOP
Transfer of Legend Drugs (drugs requiring a prescription) - ANSWER Cannot be > 5% of gross
dollar sales (if more must be wholesaler) in 12 months, must contain name of drug, quantity, date,
permittee drug transferred to, selling price, and records must be kept for 1 year and available in 48
hours for 1-5 years
Samples - ANSWER Not allowed in pharmacy (except in a hospital where they have to be provided
free of charge)
Refilling Rx Orders - ANSWER 1. Can't refill unless authorized by a physician
2. Refill records must be printed out daily and signed and dated by each pharmacist who filled a
refill
3. Cannot refill Rx after 12 months from original date of issue
Transferring Prescriptions - ANSWER 1. Transfer must be directly between 2 pharmacists
2. Transferring pharmacist: write VOID on Rx, record name, address, and DEA of pharmacy
and first and last name of pharmacist
3. Receiving pharmacist: write TRANSFER and record original date of issuance, number of original
refills, original date dispensed, number of remaining refills, date of last refill, pharmacy's name
address and DEA, original Rx number, first and last name of pharmacist
4. Can give a copy of Rx to patient if labeled "For Information Only"
, 5. Rx info is property of patient; must maintain original and transfers for 5 years from last refill;
onsite for 12 months after last refill and within 48 hours for time between 1 and 5 years
Returning Drugs to Pharmacy - ANSWER 1. Cannot accept drugs (except for destruction) from
patient unless in original manufacturer container labeled with a lot number and expiration date
2. No controlled substances may be returned and placed in stock for reuse or resale
What rating of drugs are available for generic substitution? - ANSWER AA, AB, AN, AO, AP, AT
(all A's)
Professional Work Environment - ANSWER 1. Pharmacist cannot work more than 12 hours in a
24 hour period without 8 consecutive hours off duty except in the case of emergency
2. Must have a pharmacy technician if dispensing > 15 prescriptions per hour
What are the duties of the PIC? - ANSWER 1. Responsible for the practice of pharmacy
2. Notify permit holder of potential violations
3. Implement quality assurance programs in pharmacy to improve patient care and prevent
diversion
4. Implement, maintain, and retain records of pharmacy technician training manual and those
completing it
5. Implement policies and procedures for procurement, storage, and security of drugs
6. Ensure all pharmacists and interns are licensed and techs are registered
7. Notify BOP immediately if: change in employment, ownership, address of pharmacy,
or permanent closing
8. Making and filing reports required by state or federal law
9. Respond to BOP warning notices
10. Implement policies and procedures to maintain integrity and confidentiality of patient
prescription information (must be read and signed by all employees)
11. Provide written notice to board of installation of automated pharmacy system
12. Implement policies and procdures for tech tasks
Requirements for Valid Prescriptions - ANSWER 1. NPI required on ALL Rxs
2. Written or E-Script for all CII-CV, for CIII-V may receive vial oral or fax
3. If oral, Rx must be immediately reduced to written form
4. Controls cannot have preprinted drug name until it is signed, dated, and issued to patient
5. Prescriber can authorize agent to transmit Rx (orally, electronically) as long as the name of the
agent is on the order, patient can go to whatever pharmacy they want, transmitter's phone number,
time and date of transmission
Situations in which a CII does not need to be written or E-script - ANSWER 1. CII for compounded
parenteral (IV, IM, SC, intraspinal)
2. CII for LTCF
3. CII for hospice
4. Can dispense an emergency supply, but must have written Rx in 7 days
,How many hours must a PIC work in the pharmacy that they are a PIC in? - ANSWER At least 30
hours if the store is open > 40 hours per week
Internship Requirements: Must notify the BOP within how many days of a new job or termination? -
ANSWER 10 days
Requirements for licensure as a pharmacist - ANSWER 1. 18 or older
2. Evidence of good moral character
3. Graduate from an approved SOP
4. Have 1500 hours of internship in a licensed pharmacy
5. Sign waiver for criminal background check
Renewing pharmacist license - ANSWER 1. Has to be done every 2 years
2. BOP will send a second letter of renewal after 60 days If after 30
more days, name is taken off list
Reciprocity - ANSWER 1. 18 years old or older
2. Original state must be similar to WV
3. Original license in good standing
4. Physically and mentally qualified
5. Good moral character and not addicted to controlled substances or alcohol
6. Pass exams required by BOP
Transfer of Legend Drugs (drugs requiring a prescription) - ANSWER Cannot be > 5% of gross
dollar sales (if more must be wholesaler) in 12 months, must contain name of drug, quantity, date,
permittee drug transferred to, selling price, and records must be kept for 1 year and available in 48
hours for 1-5 years
Samples - ANSWER Not allowed in pharmacy (except in a hospital where they have to be provided
free of charge)
Refilling Rx Orders - ANSWER 1. Can't refill unless authorized by a physician
2. Refill records must be printed out daily and signed and dated by each pharmacist who filled a
refill
3. Cannot refill Rx after 12 months from original date of issue
Transferring Prescriptions - ANSWER 1. Transfer must be directly between 2 pharmacists
2. Transferring pharmacist: write VOID on Rx, record name, address, and DEA of pharmacy
and first and last name of pharmacist
3. Receiving pharmacist: write TRANSFER and record original date of issuance, number of original
refills, original date dispensed, number of remaining refills, date of last refill, pharmacy's name
address and DEA, original Rx number, first and last name of pharmacist
4. Can give a copy of Rx to patient if labeled "For Information Only"
, 5. Rx info is property of patient; must maintain original and transfers for 5 years from last refill;
onsite for 12 months after last refill and within 48 hours for time between 1 and 5 years
Returning Drugs to Pharmacy - ANSWER 1. Cannot accept drugs (except for destruction) from
patient unless in original manufacturer container labeled with a lot number and expiration date
2. No controlled substances may be returned and placed in stock for reuse or resale
What rating of drugs are available for generic substitution? - ANSWER AA, AB, AN, AO, AP, AT
(all A's)
Professional Work Environment - ANSWER 1. Pharmacist cannot work more than 12 hours in a
24 hour period without 8 consecutive hours off duty except in the case of emergency
2. Must have a pharmacy technician if dispensing > 15 prescriptions per hour
What are the duties of the PIC? - ANSWER 1. Responsible for the practice of pharmacy
2. Notify permit holder of potential violations
3. Implement quality assurance programs in pharmacy to improve patient care and prevent
diversion
4. Implement, maintain, and retain records of pharmacy technician training manual and those
completing it
5. Implement policies and procedures for procurement, storage, and security of drugs
6. Ensure all pharmacists and interns are licensed and techs are registered
7. Notify BOP immediately if: change in employment, ownership, address of pharmacy,
or permanent closing
8. Making and filing reports required by state or federal law
9. Respond to BOP warning notices
10. Implement policies and procedures to maintain integrity and confidentiality of patient
prescription information (must be read and signed by all employees)
11. Provide written notice to board of installation of automated pharmacy system
12. Implement policies and procdures for tech tasks
Requirements for Valid Prescriptions - ANSWER 1. NPI required on ALL Rxs
2. Written or E-Script for all CII-CV, for CIII-V may receive vial oral or fax
3. If oral, Rx must be immediately reduced to written form
4. Controls cannot have preprinted drug name until it is signed, dated, and issued to patient
5. Prescriber can authorize agent to transmit Rx (orally, electronically) as long as the name of the
agent is on the order, patient can go to whatever pharmacy they want, transmitter's phone number,
time and date of transmission
Situations in which a CII does not need to be written or E-script - ANSWER 1. CII for compounded
parenteral (IV, IM, SC, intraspinal)
2. CII for LTCF
3. CII for hospice
4. Can dispense an emergency supply, but must have written Rx in 7 days
