MPJE® — Practice and review
Maryland State Pharmacy Law Sample Question 1
Unless the licensed pharmacist has reason to reduce the time period, the expiration date of the PRE-PACKAGED medication is the lesser of:
I. 6 months from the date of packagingII. The manufacturer’s or distributor’s listed expiration date
III. The maximum time period allowed for the specific packaging used for the medication
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. All
Answer:
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Answer:II and III only, [Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 10.34.03.09]. Unless the licensed pharmacist has reason to reduce the time period, the expiration date of the medication is the lesser of:
(1). Twelve (Not Six) months from the date of packaging;
(2). The manufacturer’s or distributor’s listed expiration date; or
(3). The maximum time period allowed for the specific packaging used for the medication.