West Virginia MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

Which of the following is part of the elements to assure safe use in a REMS program?

1. Communicating adverse effects

2. Implementing systems

3. Medication dispensing plan

4. Regular physician check-ups

The correct answer is: Implementing systems

In a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program, implementing systems is one of the essential elements to ensure safe use of medication. This option refers to having specific procedures and processes in place to ensure safe use, such as patient education and monitoring systems. Option A, communicating adverse effects, may be important but is not enough on its own to assure safe use. Option C, medication dispensing plan, is also not sufficient as it only applies to a specific aspect of the overall program. Similarly, option D, regular physician check-ups, is a beneficial measure but not a component of the REMS program as a whole. Therefore, B is the best answer as it encompasses all necessary elements for safe use.