You can pass the MPJE in 30 days without burning out. The key is focus, not volume. This exam tests whether you know how to act under the law in real pharmacy situations, not whether you’ve memorized every statute. You’ll build a lean state-law packet, drill high-yield topics, and practice the decisions you would make … Read more
Every MPJE candidate knows the rule of thumb: when federal and state pharmacy laws conflict, follow the stricter law—unless federal law preempts the field. But exam questions rarely make it that simple. They hinge on precise details: deadlines, refill limits, what counts as a valid prescription, who can prescribe, and what pharmacies can dispense or … Read more
The MPJE looks like a law exam. In reality, it is a decision-making exam built on law. That is why many strong clinical candidates stumble. Federal rules are fairly stable and well summarized. State law is the moving target. It changes by board vote, policy memo, or emergency rule. Your task is not to memorize … Read more
USP <800> is often treated as a “compounding rule.” That misses the point. The standard is about reducing exposure to hazardous drugs (HDs) wherever they are handled—receiving, storing, counting, packaging, transporting, cleaning, and disposing. If your community pharmacy touches antineoplastics, immunosuppressants, hormones, or other NIOSH-listed drugs, USP <800> applies. The risks are real: residue on … Read more
If you work in a pharmacy, you have probably heard a customer ask for an “easy-open cap.” Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), you usually cannot say yes. The law requires child-resistant (CR) packaging for most prescription drugs dispensed for home use. There are narrow exceptions, and you may use a non–child-resistant cap only … Read more
You did the right thing: you reported fraud. Now you’re worried about what might happen to your job, your reputation, and your career. This is exactly why whistleblower protections exist. The law is designed to stop employers from punishing people who report suspected wrongdoing. Below you’ll find what counts as protected whistleblowing, how retaliation is … Read more
Your company settled with the government. Now you’re operating under a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA). It feels heavy and bureaucratic. It doesn’t have to be. A CIA is a structured plan to fix control gaps that led to the problem. It adds training, monitoring, and proof that you’re doing the right things. This article explains … Read more
Wrong-drug and wrong-strength mix-ups are the most common dispensing errors in both community and hospital pharmacies. They happen because many products look and sound alike, strengths vary widely, and busy workflows create room for confirmation bias and missed checks. This article explains what these errors are, why they occur so often, what to do immediately, … Read more
Pharmacists are being sued more often for “failure to counsel.” In many of these cases, the chart shows a single line: “Any questions?” Plaintiffs’ experts argue that is not counseling, and juries agree. The legal backbone is OBRA ’90. It set a national floor for counseling and prospective DUR. States then expanded it. In court, … Read more
Pharmacy work is high stakes. A single wrong dose or missed interaction can seriously harm a patient—and trigger a lawsuit. If you know what a patient must prove to win a negligence case, you can design your workflow and documentation to prevent errors and defend your care. Here is how negligence law actually works, what … Read more
