West Virginia MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

If a charitable clinic pharmacy is open for 5-15 hours per month, how many hours must the PIC work?

1. 1 hour

2. 2 hours

3. 3 hours

4. 4 hours

The correct answer is: 2 hours

The correct answer is that the pharmacist in charge (PIC) must work at least 2 hours per month in a charitable clinic pharmacy that operates between 5 to 15 hours monthly. This requirement ensures that there is a licensed pharmacist available to oversee the operations and compliance with pharmacy regulations during the pharmacy's limited hours of operation. In this context, the requirement is designed to maintain a standard of care and safety in the dispensing of medications in a charitable setting. The stipulation for a minimum of 2 hours reflects a balance between providing necessary oversight and the limited nature of the pharmacy's operations. It is important to note that while there may be other options suggesting different hours, those amounts do not meet the established minimum criteria mandated for charitable clinic pharmacies in West Virginia, ensuring adequate pharmacist involvement for regulatory compliance and patient safety.