West Virginia MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

True or False: Both the patient and prescriber can make a blanket statement to waive the use of a child-resistant container for all prescriptions.

1. False

2. True

The correct answer is: False

The statement is false because both federal and state laws require that certain medications, especially those deemed potentially harmful, be dispensed in child-resistant packaging unless specific exceptions apply. The use of child-resistant containers is designed to enhance safety by preventing accidental ingestion by children. While a prescriber can request the use of non-child-resistant containers for a specific prescription, this request must be documented. However, a blanket waiver for all prescriptions is not permitted, as it could lead to significant safety risks. Therefore, even if a patient expresses a desire to waive child-resistant packaging, it cannot be granted universally for all medications. Each prescription's safety considerations must be evaluated individually, making the assertion that both parties can make a blanket statement inherently inaccurate.