West Virginia MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

To receive prescription meds or DME through the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), an eligible individual must have one of the following EXCEPT:

1. A current prescription bottle

2. A new prescription from a licensed healthcare practitioner

3. Proof of an existing prescription

4. A written statement from a pharmacist

The correct answer is: A current prescription bottle

The correct answer is that an eligible individual does not need to have a current prescription bottle to receive prescription medications or durable medical equipment (DME) through the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP). To participate in this program, the individual must typically provide proof of an existing prescription, a new prescription from a licensed healthcare practitioner, or possibly other documentation that can verify their need for medications or DME. A current prescription bottle, while indicative of past prescriptions, is not a necessary document for eligibility in this context. The focus of the program is to ensure individuals can access needed medications or equipment in emergencies, rather than requiring proof through previous dispensed items. Thus, while the other options represent valid documentation that may be required to demonstrate eligibility, possessing a current prescription bottle is not a stipulation for receiving assistance through EPAP.