What Topics Will Be Covered in MPJE Remediation for Pharmacy Students?

 Posted on June 16, 2023 in Pharmacy Student Remediation Tutor

Pharmacy students are required to complete vigorous study and extensive training during their academic journey toward becoming licensed pharmacists. One of the most significant hurdles to cross is passing the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE). This examination evaluates a student's knowledge of the legal aspects of pharmacy practice, as well as the proper procedures that must be followed when dispensing controlled substances and other drugs. Unfortunately, failing the MPJE can be a daunting setback for pharmacy students. If a person fails either the MPJE or the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) a total of three times, they will be required to complete MPJE remediation before they will be allowed to retake the exam. By understanding the topics that will be covered during remediation, students can be sure they will be prepared to complete classes or tutoring and be ready to pass their exams.

Review of Issues Covered in Pharmacy Exams

Remediation may take the form of at least 30 hours of classes that cover the subjects in the portions of the exam that a student failed. A student may also receive private tutoring from a faculty member at a college that provides an approved pharmacy program. Tutoring must be equivalent to what would have been received during the 30 hours of classes, and it must be approved by the Illinois Board of Pharmacy.

Depending on what areas of an exam a person did not pass, remediation may cover:

• Legal responsibilities of pharmacy personnel - Students will need to understand the federal, state, and local requirements related to maintaining an inventory of prescription drugs, addressing thefts and losses of drugs, and destroying or disposing of drugs. They will also need to know the requirements that may apply to the issuance of prescriptions, including the format and content of prescriptions and orders issued through written forms, electronic transmissions, and over the phone.

• Counseling requirements - Students must understand when pharmacists will be required to provide counsel for patients or offer to do so, as well as the methods of documenting counseling.

• Handling pharmaceutical products - An exam will cover issues related to the acquisition of drugs or other products from approved suppliers, labeling and packaging requirements, and records related to the distribution of drug samples or other products.

• Dispensing controlled substances and other drugs - Some key issues in an exam will be related to the verification that prescriptions were issued for legitimate medical purposes. Students will need to understand when prescription orders may be filled or refilled, when reviews may be conducted to ensure that a patient has completed required therapy, and when reports must be made to a prescription monitoring program (PMP).

• Record keeping - Students will need to understand their requirements for maintaining inventories of controlled substances and other records while ensuring that they meet HIPAA requirements to protect patient confidentiality.

• Licensure requirements - A person will need to understand the requirements that apply for different types of pharmacy personnel, the standards of practice that apply to licensed pharmacists, and the disciplinary actions that may be taken against people who violate these standards. They will also need to have an understanding of the issues that may affect business licenses, inspections, and other requirements that will apply to a pharmacy or other practice setting.

Contact Our Illinois Pharmacy Student Remediation Tutor

MPJE remediation may be a necessary step to address the failure to pass a pharmacy licensing exam. Attorney Joseph Bogdan serves as a professor at multiple universities, and he can provide tutoring that meets all requirements for remediation while helping students ensure that they are prepared to pass their exams. To learn about how we can help you address these issues, contact our Illinois MPJE remediation lawyer at 630-310-1267.