West Virginia MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

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What is the act of taking a finished drug product from the container in which it was distributed by the original manufacturer and placing it into a different container without further manipulation of the drug?

  1. Compounding

  2. Dispensing

  3. Packaging

  4. Repackaging

The correct answer is: Compounding

The act described involves taking a finished drug product from its original container and placing it into a different container without making any alterations to the drug itself. This process is known specifically as repackaging. Repackaging is a common practice in pharmacies where medications may need to be transferred to different packaging for ease of dispensing, compliance with labeling requirements, or for bulk drugs to be divided into unit doses. It does not involve any manipulation, mixing, or alteration of the drug, which distinguishes it from compounding. Compounding refers to the process of creating a medication by combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a drug tailored to the needs of a patient. Therefore, it does not fit the definition provided in the question. Dispensing, on the other hand, refers to the process of preparing and giving out medications to patients as prescribed by a healthcare provider, which can include providing guidance on medication use but does not specifically imply transferring drugs between containers. Packaging generally refers to preparing and labeling medications for distribution, which involves the original container and may include labeling and ensuring proper storage conditions, but does not apply to the act of transferring a finished drug to a different container without modification. Thus, the correct answer to the question is clearly repackaging