Post by syedsanaullah on Jan 8, 2013 13:02:07 GMT -5
Pharmacists' Responsibility in Appropriate
Controlled Substance Dispensing
Supported by
By: Mary Jo Carden, RPh, JD
Health Care Regulatory Policy Consultant
Universal Program Number: 0401-0000-12-012-H03-P
Activity type: Knowledge-based
Initial release date: Dec. 3, 2012
Planned expiration date: Dec. 3, 2015
This program is worth two contact hours (0.2 CEUs)
Target Audience: Pharmacists in community-based practice.
Program Goal: To provide pharmacists with tools and tips on fulfilling their role in appropriate controlled substance dispensing.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the pharmacist should be able to:
Explain the Drug Enforcement Administration's definition of the "corresponding responsibility" between prescribers and pharmacists to ensure that controlled substance medications are only dispensed to patients based on prescriptions written for a legitimate medical purpose and in the normal course of professional practice, including the pharmacist’s responsibility in conducting due diligence.
Describe current initiatives by the DEA, Food and Drug Administration, Office of National Drug Control Policy and general state policies to curb misuse, abuse and diversion of controlled substances and their relationship to pharmacy practice.
List current initiatives by third-party payers, the Medicare Part D program and state Medicaid programs to curb misuse, abuse and diversion of controlled substances.
Understand practical approaches and actions that can be taken by the pharmacist and the pharmacy staff to reduce the likelihood of misuse, abuse and diversion of controlled substances.
Develop a checklist for the pharmacy staff to use in conducting due diligence, including identifying prescribers and patients that may be involved in potentially inappropriate prescribing.
Discuss available resources to develop effective, comprehensive controlled substance dispensing protocols in pharmacies.
To obtain credit: A minimum test score of 70% is needed to obtain a statement of credit. Submit your answers online at CEdrugstorenews.com, and receive your statement of credit in your CE account folder immediately.
Questions regarding statements of credit and other customer service issues should be directed to (800) 933-9666. This lesson is free of charge to pharmacists.
Controlled Substance Dispensing
Supported by
By: Mary Jo Carden, RPh, JD
Health Care Regulatory Policy Consultant
Universal Program Number: 0401-0000-12-012-H03-P
Activity type: Knowledge-based
Initial release date: Dec. 3, 2012
Planned expiration date: Dec. 3, 2015
This program is worth two contact hours (0.2 CEUs)
Target Audience: Pharmacists in community-based practice.
Program Goal: To provide pharmacists with tools and tips on fulfilling their role in appropriate controlled substance dispensing.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the pharmacist should be able to:
Explain the Drug Enforcement Administration's definition of the "corresponding responsibility" between prescribers and pharmacists to ensure that controlled substance medications are only dispensed to patients based on prescriptions written for a legitimate medical purpose and in the normal course of professional practice, including the pharmacist’s responsibility in conducting due diligence.
Describe current initiatives by the DEA, Food and Drug Administration, Office of National Drug Control Policy and general state policies to curb misuse, abuse and diversion of controlled substances and their relationship to pharmacy practice.
List current initiatives by third-party payers, the Medicare Part D program and state Medicaid programs to curb misuse, abuse and diversion of controlled substances.
Understand practical approaches and actions that can be taken by the pharmacist and the pharmacy staff to reduce the likelihood of misuse, abuse and diversion of controlled substances.
Develop a checklist for the pharmacy staff to use in conducting due diligence, including identifying prescribers and patients that may be involved in potentially inappropriate prescribing.
Discuss available resources to develop effective, comprehensive controlled substance dispensing protocols in pharmacies.
To obtain credit: A minimum test score of 70% is needed to obtain a statement of credit. Submit your answers online at CEdrugstorenews.com, and receive your statement of credit in your CE account folder immediately.
Questions regarding statements of credit and other customer service issues should be directed to (800) 933-9666. This lesson is free of charge to pharmacists.