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California, Oregon to Allow Pharmacists to Dispense Birth Control Under New Rules

California, Oregon to Allow Pharmacists to Dispense Birth Control Under New Rules
California and Oregon will soon become the only two states in the country where patients can obtain hormonal contraceptives directly from pharmacists without a prescription. Both Oregon’s House Bill (HB) 2879 (PDF) and revisions to California’s Code of Regulations (PDF), require pharmacists to review a brief health questionnaire before dispensing the contraceptives. In California, pharmacists must a...

California Pharmacists May Now Dispense Naloxone Without Prescription.

California Pharmacists May Now Dispense Naloxone Without Prescription.
Pharmacists in California may now provide naloxone, the medication that can help to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, without a prescription after the California State Board of Pharmacy approved new emergency regulations (PDF). To be eligible to dispense the drug under the new regulations, pharmacists must complete one hour of continuing education (CE) on the use of the drug, notes a press release (PDF...

California Pharmacy Law Sample Question 2

California Pharmacy Law Sample Question 2 Day Supply Restriction.
A patient comes to your pharmacy and presents the following prescription. The prescription reads: Metoprolol 50 mg 1 tab po b.i.d. qty: 120 Refill: 3 times Which of the following is TRUE? a. Shall not fill more than 60 tablets. b. Shall fill 120 tablets as indicated. c. Shall not fill more than 360 tablets in a single filling. d. Shall only fill 30 tablets. Answer:

California Pharmacy Law Sample Question 1

California Pharmacy Law Sample Question 1 Emergency Dispensing Without Refill Authorization.
Mr. Smith comes to the pharmacy and asks for the prescription drug Hydrochlorothiazide. Upon reviewing his profile, the pharmacist has found that the patient has no refills left on the current prescription. The pharmacist calls the prescriber but he is out of town for 3 days. The pharmacist gives 3 days worth of medication to Mr. Smith. Is the pharmacist acting in accordance with the standard of care? Answer: Ye...

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