Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

Can a pharmacist dispense emergency continued care prescriptions for narcotics during a declared state of emergency?

1. Yes, for any narcotics

2. No, not for any narcotics

3. Yes, but only for certain narcotics

4. Yes, but with direct approval from a health authority

The correct answer is: No, not for any narcotics

A pharmacist is only allowed to dispense emergency continued care prescriptions for narcotics during a declared state of emergency if they have direct approval from a health authority. This means that option D is the closest answer; however, the key phrase here is "direct approval," which implies that the pharmacist needs specific authorization to dispense these medications. This is why the other options (A, C) are incorrect, as they suggest that the pharmacist can dispense these prescriptions without any restrictions or approval. Option A is especially misleading as it states "any narcotics," which is not accurate as there are specific guidelines and restrictions in place for dispensing emergency narcotics during a state of emergency. Option C is partially correct in that certain narcotics may be dispensed, but it is missing the crucial requirement of direct approval. Therefore, option B is the best answer as it provides the most accurate and complete information in relation to the question