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Pharmacy Space and Security

Terms in this set (12)

A pharmacy must contain more than ____ square feet in the dispensing and storage area
250 square feet
A pharmacy must maintain a prescription dispensing counter at least ___ inches deep that provides ___ linear feet, which must be kept clear and free of all merchandise and other materials not currently in use
18 inches; 2 linear feet
A pharmacy must maintain an aisle behind the prescription dispensing counter at least ____ inches wide, extending the full length of the counter, which shall be kept free of obstruction at all times
36 inches
A pharmacy must be surrounded by a continuous partition or wall extending from the floor to the permanent ceiling, containing doors capable of being securely ___ to prevent entry when the pharmacy is closed
locked
A community/outpatient pharmacy must contain a consultation area that allows consultation to be conducted with reasonable assurance of privacy; these must be sound dulling and at least ___ feet high and ___ inches deep; the patient must be able to enter the partitioned area so the patient is partitioned on each side
7 feet high, 24 inches deep
True/False: consultation areas may not contain items for sale
False: it may contain any articles needed for counseling sessions, but nothing else
Pharmacists must have access to ____ _____ in the consultation area
patient profiles
A pharmacy must be lighted to a level not less than ___-foot candles measured in major work areas
75-foot candles
When a pharmacy is changing locations, it must submit a new application for license, information, and documents at least ___ days before the proposed change in location
60 days; if this is done, the BoP shall not charge additional fees
No licensed pharmacy in MN shall change its physical dimensions or elements of physical security until it has submitted documents and plans to the BoP at least ___ days before the proposed changes
60 days
The BoP shall notify a licensed pharmacy who submitted plans of change in physical dimensions or security within ___ days after receipt of submission; lack of notification of approval within this time frame can be considered approval
30 days
No licensed pharmacy in MN shall establish a community or hospital satellite until it has submitted documents, plans, and operational policies and procedure for the proposed pharmacy; pharmacies must submit documents within ___ days of proposed establishment; the BoP must notify the licensee within ___ days of receipt of proposal (failure to do so may be considered approval)
60 days; 60 days
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