Complete guide to every major federal pharmacy law tested on the MPJE and UMPJE — with quick reference tables and linked practice quizzes.
| Law | Year | Purpose | MPJE Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled Substances Act | 1970 | Drug scheduling, prescribing, dispensing, record-keeping for controlled substances | VERY HIGH |
| HIPAA | 1996 | PHI privacy, security, breach notification, patient rights | HIGH |
| OBRA-90 | 1990 | Prospective DUR, patient counseling offer for Medicaid prescriptions | HIGH |
| PPPA | 1970 | Child-resistant packaging; exceptions for sublingual NTG, OCs | MODERATE |
| CMEA | 2005 | Pseudoephedrine: behind-counter, logbook, daily/monthly limits | MODERATE |
| Ryan Haight Act | 2008 | Online pharmacy CS: requires in-person eval before CS Rx | MODERATE |
| DSCSA | 2013 | Drug supply chain traceability, transaction documentation | RISING |
| Durham-Humphrey | 1951 | Rx vs OTC classification, oral Rx authority, refill rules | MODERATE |
Scheduling, CII rules, DEA forms, partial fills, disposal, record-keeping
PHI disclosures, breach notification, patient rights, 42 CFR Part 2
DEA 222, 41, 106, 224 forms, power of attorney, ARCOS
Federal Rx elements, e-prescribing, refill rules, transfers
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