Washington Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence MPJE Practice Exam

What must be validated in the emergency dispensing of a non-conforming Rx?

1. Validate with prescriber before dispensing or within 72 hours

2. Validate with the insurance company first

3. No validation is necessary

4. Only validate if the patient requests

The correct answer is: Validate with prescriber before dispensing or within 72 hours

A non-conforming prescription refers to an invalid or incomplete prescription that needs to be validated before it can be dispensed. In this scenario, the best course of action is to first validate with the prescriber before dispensing the medication, or within 72 hours at the latest. This ensures that the patient receives the correct and necessary medication in a timely manner. Option B is incorrect because validating with the insurance company is not necessary in emergency situations. Option C is incorrect because validation is necessary to avoid potential harm to the patient. Option D is incorrect because the validation process should be done regardless of the patient's request in order to ensure safe and appropriate dispensing of medication.