PHAR 728 Flashcards
(98 cards)
Who grants power to the board of pharmacy? Who approves board members and who does this board report to?
State legislature
Governor
Executive branch (governor)
Two divisions of law regulating pharmacy in Oregon
Statutes and Rules
Describe ORS
Oregon Revised Statutes
Enacted and altered by legislature vote, board of pharmacy implements and regulated CH 475 (controlled substances, illegal drug cleanup, paraphernalia and precursors) and CH 689 (pharmacists, drug outlets and sales)
Describe OAR
Oregon Administrative Rules
Written and adopted by board of pharmacy, must be allowed by statute, usually more specific to an area of practice, rules found under Ch 855 which is subdivided into 23 divisions
Procedures for rule making in Oregon
Notice, Hearing, Filing and Publication
Breakdown OAR 855-019-0400 (what do the different numbers mean)
855 - indicates BOP rule
019 - division
0400 - division subsection
Provide an example of Vicarious Liability
Pharmacist is responsible for technicians actions (or the pharmacy for the employees actions).
In other words, responsibility of the superior for the act of the subordinate
Describe the federal court system
Independent regulatory agencies and 94 district courts that fall under 12 courts of appeal. 94 district courts and specialized US claims courts fall under court of appeals for the federal circuit. There are also legislative courts, military appeal courts etc. These all fall under supreme court.
Medicare was established in _____________
1965 - part of the SS act of 1935
Medicare Part D excludes coverage for
Weight loss or gain drugs, fertility drugs, ED drugs, cosmetic or hair growth products, cough and cold drugs, vitamins and minerals (with the exceptions of prenatal vitamins and fluoride)
When did Medicare/Medicaid begin requiring tamper proof prescription pads?
2008
Has had little to no impact
Describe Federal Antitrust Laws
Prescription drug market is hyper-competitive, so the goal is to promote competition. Composed of 2 primary laws: Sherman-Antitrust Act, Robinson-Patman Act
Describe the Sherman Antitrust Act
Passed in 1890 and applies to all competitive markets, prohibiting competitors from entering into agreements that inhibit competition. Helps to keep markets competitive and prices low.
Describe Robinson-Patman Act
Prevents discriminatory pricing to like competitors, allows volume discounts (so large purchasers usually get lower prices) and keeps hospitals and HMOs from competing with retail pharmacies for discounted drug prices
Define Malpractice
Negligence occurring in the practice of professionals (standards of care violation). Examples of malpractice include incorrect drug or quality of drug dispensed, quantity or dose errors as well as inadequate counseling.
What are the 4 elements of negligence?
Duty owed (to counsel, dispense accurately, etc.)
Breach of duty
Causation
Damages
All four elements must be proven to find legal liability
Define Negligence per se
Harm resulting from the violation of a statute or rule (such as failure to provide counseling)
What are “punitive” damages?
Excess compensation with the goal of punishing the defendant
Describe comparative negligence
When the plaintiff could have avoided the consequences of the defendants actions, but didn’t, therefore there is a shared contribution
What does the Oregon Statute of Limitations say about when a malpractice claim must be filed?
Within two years of the date of the discovered injury, and in no case more than 5 years from the date of the negligent
Describe Tort
A civil wrong that unfairly causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the act
Four elements required for a legal contract
Mutual agreement, legally competent parties, consideration of anything of value promised to another in contract, and lawful purpose or object
Which agency is responsible for Controlled Substances Act? Food Drug and Cosmetic Act? Poison Prevention Packaging Act?
DEA, FDA, Consumer Product Safety Commission
Where can Federal Laws be found?
Federal register (published daily and online)
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - updated more slowly than federal register