South Carolina MPJE 2024 Edition. All
Questions and Correct, Verified
Answers. Graded A+
Are registration/permits transferable? - ANSNO! If ownership or location changes, you
have to get a new permit
Can a CS drug have preprinted Rx? - ANSNo!
Can a person be PIC at more than one location? - ANSNo, you can only be the PIC at
one location. However, the BOP may make an exception if you live in a rural area.
Can non-controlled drugs have preprinted Rx? - ANSYes, but only 1 drug/set of
instructions.
Can these references be electronic? - ANSYes, these can be stored electronically; but
you need to be able to access them quickly.
Can you fill a Rx in a SC pharmacy for a CII written by a NP from NC? - ANSNo,
because NPs in SC can't write CIIs.
Can you receive a telephone (oral) Rx order from a nurse practitioner? - ANSYes you
can.
Describe Electronic Prescribing? - ANS1) Routing compnay registers with BOP 2) Rx
format meets all requirements of 40-43-86(E); generic substitution instructions must be
clear 3) Must maintain integrity/confidentiality of Rx/pt info 4) Pharmacy can NOT
incentivize e-prescribers
Describe the area/equipment needed for compounding/dispensing Rxs? - ANS1)
Ventilation/lighting 2) Orderly inventory 3) Separte outdated/damaged stock 4)
Refrigerated stock 5) Labeled compounded materials 6) Compounding-only area 7)
Clean instruments; designated sink for compounding 8) Good hygiene!
Describe the paitent record system needed for a pharmacy? - ANS1) Maintained by all
pharmacies for each patient 2) Be able to immediately retrieve Rx history
Describe the requirements for Records for Dispensing - ANS1) Ready/Retrievable
within 24 hours (non-CS) 2) Includes dates/quantities, serial number, dispensing RPh,
drug name/manufacturer 3) Maintained for 2 years from original date or date of last
activity
, Describe what counts as an accptable prescriber signature. - ANSOriginal signature
only! No stamps or printed.
Describe what drug schedules a PA can prescribe? - ANSCIII-CV controlled
substances, if registered by DHEC. Can NOT prescribe CIIs.
Describe what schedules an optometrist can prescribe. - ANSThey can prescribe CIII-V
analgesics (not Class II); the Rx can only be for a 7 day supply or less
Describe what types of records a wholesale distributor must maintain? How long do
they have to be kept? - ANS1) Records for receipt/distribution/disposition that includes:
source, identity/quantity/dates 2) Must be maintained for 2 years
Does a pharmacist working in a mail order pharmacy permitted in SC, need a SC
license? - ANSNo, unless the pharmacist is engaged in the practice of pharmacy in SC
(physically in SC)
Explain a group-purchasing organization? - ANSAn example would be independent
pharmacies joining together to get a better price.
Explain an emergency medical reason? - ANSThe transfer of legend drugs by a
pharmacy to another pharmacy to alleviate a temporary shortage; may only be less than
5% of the total legend drug sales for both parties in a 12 month period
Explain an intracompany sale? - ANSIs a transaction or transfer between 2 divisions
under the same ownership and control of a coporate entity; Ex: transfer between 2 CVS
locations
Explain the 10 Day Rule of when you have to notify the BOP. - ANS1) Leaving or
Starting a Job 2) PIC Change 3) Consultant Pharmacist change 4) Address change
(facility or person) 5) Permanent closing of facility 6) Name changes (marriage, divorce,
etc)
Explain the classification of a Medical Gases/Legent Devices (facility) Permit. - ANS1)
For Durable Medical companties, oxygen 2) Dispense by prescription order 3) Has an
Consultant RPh or appointed
Explain the classification of a Non-dispensing Drug Outlet (facillity) permit. - ANS1) Is a
permit to store drugs; no direct dispensing to pt 2) Administer & store drugs 3)
SubCategories: FQHC (federally qualified health center), Detention Centers, EMS 4)
Has a Consultant Pharmacist (once a month min)
Explain the classification of a Non-Resident Pharmacy (facility) permit. - ANS1) Is
needed in order to sell, distribute, dispense in SC 2) Mail order pharmacies,
manufacturers/compounding
Questions and Correct, Verified
Answers. Graded A+
Are registration/permits transferable? - ANSNO! If ownership or location changes, you
have to get a new permit
Can a CS drug have preprinted Rx? - ANSNo!
Can a person be PIC at more than one location? - ANSNo, you can only be the PIC at
one location. However, the BOP may make an exception if you live in a rural area.
Can non-controlled drugs have preprinted Rx? - ANSYes, but only 1 drug/set of
instructions.
Can these references be electronic? - ANSYes, these can be stored electronically; but
you need to be able to access them quickly.
Can you fill a Rx in a SC pharmacy for a CII written by a NP from NC? - ANSNo,
because NPs in SC can't write CIIs.
Can you receive a telephone (oral) Rx order from a nurse practitioner? - ANSYes you
can.
Describe Electronic Prescribing? - ANS1) Routing compnay registers with BOP 2) Rx
format meets all requirements of 40-43-86(E); generic substitution instructions must be
clear 3) Must maintain integrity/confidentiality of Rx/pt info 4) Pharmacy can NOT
incentivize e-prescribers
Describe the area/equipment needed for compounding/dispensing Rxs? - ANS1)
Ventilation/lighting 2) Orderly inventory 3) Separte outdated/damaged stock 4)
Refrigerated stock 5) Labeled compounded materials 6) Compounding-only area 7)
Clean instruments; designated sink for compounding 8) Good hygiene!
Describe the paitent record system needed for a pharmacy? - ANS1) Maintained by all
pharmacies for each patient 2) Be able to immediately retrieve Rx history
Describe the requirements for Records for Dispensing - ANS1) Ready/Retrievable
within 24 hours (non-CS) 2) Includes dates/quantities, serial number, dispensing RPh,
drug name/manufacturer 3) Maintained for 2 years from original date or date of last
activity
, Describe what counts as an accptable prescriber signature. - ANSOriginal signature
only! No stamps or printed.
Describe what drug schedules a PA can prescribe? - ANSCIII-CV controlled
substances, if registered by DHEC. Can NOT prescribe CIIs.
Describe what schedules an optometrist can prescribe. - ANSThey can prescribe CIII-V
analgesics (not Class II); the Rx can only be for a 7 day supply or less
Describe what types of records a wholesale distributor must maintain? How long do
they have to be kept? - ANS1) Records for receipt/distribution/disposition that includes:
source, identity/quantity/dates 2) Must be maintained for 2 years
Does a pharmacist working in a mail order pharmacy permitted in SC, need a SC
license? - ANSNo, unless the pharmacist is engaged in the practice of pharmacy in SC
(physically in SC)
Explain a group-purchasing organization? - ANSAn example would be independent
pharmacies joining together to get a better price.
Explain an emergency medical reason? - ANSThe transfer of legend drugs by a
pharmacy to another pharmacy to alleviate a temporary shortage; may only be less than
5% of the total legend drug sales for both parties in a 12 month period
Explain an intracompany sale? - ANSIs a transaction or transfer between 2 divisions
under the same ownership and control of a coporate entity; Ex: transfer between 2 CVS
locations
Explain the 10 Day Rule of when you have to notify the BOP. - ANS1) Leaving or
Starting a Job 2) PIC Change 3) Consultant Pharmacist change 4) Address change
(facility or person) 5) Permanent closing of facility 6) Name changes (marriage, divorce,
etc)
Explain the classification of a Medical Gases/Legent Devices (facility) Permit. - ANS1)
For Durable Medical companties, oxygen 2) Dispense by prescription order 3) Has an
Consultant RPh or appointed
Explain the classification of a Non-dispensing Drug Outlet (facillity) permit. - ANS1) Is a
permit to store drugs; no direct dispensing to pt 2) Administer & store drugs 3)
SubCategories: FQHC (federally qualified health center), Detention Centers, EMS 4)
Has a Consultant Pharmacist (once a month min)
Explain the classification of a Non-Resident Pharmacy (facility) permit. - ANS1) Is
needed in order to sell, distribute, dispense in SC 2) Mail order pharmacies,
manufacturers/compounding
