Arizona MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

If drug deliveries are received outside the pharmacy area, what must be done immediately?

1. Must be checked and inventoried

2. Must be immediately transferred unopened to the pharmacy area

3. Must be signed by a pharmacist

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: Must be immediately transferred unopened to the pharmacy area

The correct action when drug deliveries are received outside the pharmacy area is to ensure they are immediately transferred, unopened, to the pharmacy area. This procedure is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of the medications. Storing drugs outside the licensed pharmacy area could compromise their safety, quality, and regulatory accountability. Transferring the delivery unopened allows for proper procedures, such as verification of contents and ensuring that items are stored correctly according to their specific storage requirements. This is particularly important to prevent any unauthorized access and to ensure that drugs are handled in compliance with pharmacy regulations and standards. While checking and inventorying the drugs and signing by a pharmacist are important steps in the receiving process, these actions must occur once the delivery has been safely relocated to the pharmacy area, as that is where controlled processes and proper measures can be taken.