What are your personal strong points and weak points in pharmacy law? You might need a hand in figuring that out. You’re probably already aware that the content structure for the NY MPJE® (and in any state!) is a moving target in a few ways. Are you up to date on recent legislative changes in NY and in the country? And looking bigger picture, are you studying according to the most recent NABP blueprint?

Neither of these two moving targets moves exceptionally fast, but you absolutely must calibrate your aim when they do. Through the end of 2022, the NABP had been mapping the MPJE® to 3 categories, which in truth were one huge category, a much lesser category, and a catch-all bucket for the sake of thoroughness. What used to be 1.5 categories masquerading as 3 is now properly distributed as 4 much more balanced topics.

These updates were scheduled to go live as of January 1, 2023, but the NABP still points to the previous content blueprint as what test-takers should study. Just like staying laser-focused on whether a question is asking about NY or federal rules, you are going to need every resource available to stay on top of things.

It doesn’t help the situation that pass rates are still on the decline. The NABP publishes its pass rates every year, and the current trend of consistent slipping downward is clear.

It’s possible that the planned change-up of the blueprint was intended to bolster the numbers by making the content more balanced and approachable. Exam Master has the tools needed to approach the MPJE® with the best foot forward. Practice exams with weighted score reporting and detailed explanations are the most comprehensive challenge you can aspire to in your studies. And we provide a full report on NY’s state-specific legislation to streamline your research.

Let’s kickstart your NY MPJE® study with this question.

A retail pharmacist is filling prescriptions from a prescriber for the treatment of opiate addiction.

What substances can the pharmacist fill prescriptions for? Select all that apply.

A. Dolophine
B. Levo-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM)
C. Methadone
D. Suboxone
E. Subutex

Knowing what you know, or at least knowing what you will need to know, there are several reliable steps to take.

1. Take in the scenario. Which details are most relevant in this situation?
2. Is this testing you on state or federal rules? Is there a difference? Which will prevail?
3. Select all that apply! Do you know which combinations of answers are possible?
4. Fortunately, all the options are straightforward and simple, no tangled-up legalese.
5. Has NY passed any new legislation on this content recently? They just might!
6. Where will this question fall in the blueprint? Exam Master’s score reporting will guide you through that process.

We take a lot of care putting this material together as faithfully as we can to the MPJE® while heavily leaning into how much utility you can get out of each question. Exam Master wants you to make the most of your study time and resources. If you feel a little squeamish after this content dissection, that just means you’re committed to rejuvenating the passing rate for 2023 and the future!

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As you sift through study resources in preparation for the New York MPJE®, you’ll have to balance multiple concepts at once. The state vs. federal dichotomy is your first challenge. Once you have a grasp on reconciling these two sets of rules, you can start navigating problems with multiple solutions (options) and problems with multifactor solutions (requirements).

Complex situations are best reflected in one of the most challenging characteristics of the MPJE®: multiple-response questions, also known as “select all that apply” and sometimes “k-type” questions.

What must pharmacy personnel do when conducting a controlled substance inventory? Select all that apply.

A. Keep the inventory record at the registered location.
B. Make an exact count of alprazolam.
C. Perform the inventory at the midpoint of business hours.
D. Retain the inventory record for a 5-year period.
E. Sign the inventory record (person taking the inventory).

Where to begin? It could be any combination of these answers, right? Almost. At Exam Master, we implement multiple-response questions often to beef up your per-question study gains.

There are a million ways to “game” a poorly written question, but you won’t find those here. We operate under strict rules in our question construction, so you always know what you’re up against and you can focus your brainwaves on the content instead of hunting for accidental clues.

Here are the rules: For Exam Master multiple-response questions, there will always be 5 options. 2, 3, or 4 of them will be correct. Never 1, never 5. You will never see “All of the above” or “None of the above” because these options undermine the multiple-response concept; it verges on a trick question, which tanks the educational value of the material.

The options are always presented in alphabetical order to remove bias potential. Extra care is taken to avoid overlapping phrases that will create unintended “pairs” or “groups” of answers that imbalance the set of 5. The options are always written in similar length. For a sloppy test, the longest answer is usually correct, in case you didn’t already know. We don’t let answers stand out. You just have to know your stuff, because we’re not going to slip up.

We put in the work crafting the questions this way so that the work you put into your study is rewarded more reliably. Your score is going to mean more when this level of precision is baked into each test question.

With all that in mind, do you know how to go about this controlled substance inventory?

Without diving into every detail, you might have correctly answered that you must (A) Keep the inventory record at the registered location. Seems sensible enough. Federal rules indicate that “Each inventory…shall be maintained in written, typewritten, or printed form at the registered location.” with lots of legalese jargon omitted and lots more following this rule in the subsection. Legislation is notoriously hard to read due to its (usually unmet) goal of being clear and comprehensive. We transform that jargon into plain conversational English for the same reason as the other rules we set for ourselves: to let you maximize your study efforts and cut straight through artificial barriers.

Take a look at (D) Retain the inventory record for a 5-year period. to understand a few final methods we use to curate our content. This option is one of the correct answers. The DEA only requires 2 years, but New York requires 5. This is an example of where state regulations supersede, but you have to know that you’re reading a state-specific detail. No hand-holding. You’ll notice that the 2-year DEA requirement could have been listed as a distractor (an incorrect option). But that would cause two new problems.

First, listing 2 years and 5 years as separate options would tip you off to that distinction in a lazy effort to trick you or otherwise phone in one of the options. Second, listing both of these options makes these options mutually exclusive; they can’t both be true. Exam Master multiple-response questions will always have 5 options that can theoretically be true simultaneously. If you could systematically rule out options based on pure logic, that’s testing your reasoning rather than your knowledge. Let’s stick to the pharmacy, not philosophy.

Option (B) Make an exact count of alprazolam. will be our closer. Correct or incorrect? This is another stealthy state requirement, but you’ll have to figure this one out yourself until you read the Exam Master explanation in Practice Exam Study Mode.

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If you’re preparing to take the New York MPJE®, then you already know there are two sets of rules: federal rules and New York rules. The statutes and regulations can always differ, and whichever is more stringent is going to supersede. Your job is to identify the times when they differ and to navigate them correctly.

The MPJE® isn’t going to hold your hand and alert you when to reconcile differences between state and federal. They’re not separate forms to fill out like your taxes. And we at Exam Master like to think our Practice Exams are a more pleasant experience than tax season.

Previous best practices leaned on the phrase “in this jurisdiction” to indicate when to calibrate your pharmacy law acumen toward state-specific rules. That time has passed, and you have to maintain a constant pivot if the test calls for it, just like you will in practice.

Studying specifics is going to get a little dry. Reading lists of requirements can only keep your attention for so long. Exam Master emphasizes case-based questions whenever possible to simulate real-life practice. How do you plan to assess a given situation for the right state-versus-federal solution?

A pharmacist opening a new pharmacy contacts a vendor for prescription label printing. The pharmacist explains that they want certain information to stand out.

Which elements should the pharmacist communicate to the vendor to print in bold?

This material looks harmless at first glance, but what is the question getting at? What’s being tested? The situation sounds normal, realistic, even a little mundane, but what’s the significant of bold printing?

To know the right answers, you’ll need to dive into New York’s distinction between “critical” elements and “important” elements of prescription labels. The scenario is not based on federal rules, even though you could mistakenly select the options you think are most important purely from your experience.

Now ask yourself, how would the study experience change if the question cut straight to the point?

Which of the following prescription label elements are “critical”?

Can you feel the precipitous drop in engagement level by stripping away the real-life application from the content? One of Exam Master’s primary goals is to make your study efforts as engaging as possible. The rewards are clear and immediate, and the ability to internalize the answer is aided by placing yourself in a situation that you could easily face in the pharmacy day-to-day.

We also take pride in the depth of our explanations. The explanation for this fairly simple question covers the distinction between critical and important elements, directly indicates which of the provided answer choices belong to which category, and supplies the full lists of those elements found in the source legislation (even if these were not among the presented answer choices).

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Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Florida didn’t pass the MPJE exam in 2021? This is a very high number of motivated graduates who couldn’t start practicing the career they love. That’s why Florida competency statement reports and practice exams are essential tools to empower students and practicing pharmacists to pursue meaningful careers in the state of Florida.

Pharmacy law is unique because it requires students to apply legal principles to the practice of pharmacy. To legally practice pharmacy in Florida, graduating students must pass the MPJE, which is arguably one of the most challenging board exams that exist. This makes it imperative that students thoroughly understand the legal concepts gleaned from their coursework and apply them to scenarios they are likely to encounter when they enter the workforce and begin their careers as pharmacists.

The MPJE (Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination) is a comprehensive exam that assesses your knowledge of both federal and state pharmacy laws. To be well-prepared for this test, you must gain a deep comprehension of the various legal principles governing pharmacy practice in Florida. The best strategy to acquire this knowledge is to rely on proven study tools that increase your chances of success. Those who take Exam Master’s MPJE practice exams and use our competency report as a study guide are more likely to pass the actual exam. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that questions on the practice exams are designed to simulate the questions you will encounter on the actual MPJE. This gives students an opportunity to master the topics that will be on the exam and learn the material.

Let’s see how practice exams and competency statements are a game-changer in preparing for Florida’s MPJE.

The Best Florida MPJE Study System

How do you know what to study without spending hours browsing multiple websites and online forums? You rely on competency statement reports. This is why Exam Master’s practice exam and competency statement report is based directly on the NABP’s MPJE blueprint. The competency statements in the blueprint provide a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape of pharmacy practice. They are an invaluable resource for students preparing for the MPJE, as well as practicing pharmacists who need to be licensed in another state or simply refresh their knowledge of pharmacy law.

By studying our competency statement report, you will learn details important to ensuring you pass the Florida MPJE, such as the following:

• Florida regulations are silent as to a mandated ratio of pharmacists to registered interns except for two specific situations: foreign pharmacy graduate interns and interns certified to administer immunizations and vaccines.
• In Florida, pharmacists have limited prescriptive authority. The list of applicable categories of drugs and the specific drugs within those categories that may be prescribed and other limitations are listed in Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B16-27.220.
• The DEA regulations only mention pharmacists as the responsible parties when transferring Schedule III-V prescriptions, which would seem to relegate the transfer role exclusively to the pharmacist. In Florida, however, pharmacy interns are included under the definition of pharmacist, as long as they are acting under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. Pharmacy interns in Florida are therefore allowed to transfer prescriptions under the direct supervision of the pharmacist.

Competency statements have been an essential part of the MPJE for years. They have proven to be critical in helping students who need to determine what they should study. Students can better prepare themselves for the exam by knowing which topics will be tested.

Practice exams are an indispensable tool for students preparing for the MPJE. These exams are a perfect way for students to determine their readiness for the MPJE and ensure a successful outcome on test day. They provide an excellent overview of the material and format of the exam, and they familiarize students with the navigation features of the examination interface.

Practice exams and competency statement reports are gap fillers, connecting the dots of your pharmacy education to the state-specific competencies required to practice pharmacy. Because every state’s laws are different, it is unreasonable to expect a school to teach students the specific laws that govern any particular state. However, Exam Master’s practice exams and competency reports can help you learn about the laws of different states and understand how they compare to federal law. This contrast is vital to grasping the finer details that usually get students in trouble during the MPJE.

Smart Studying is Key to Passing the MPJE

Practice exams and competency statement reports save students time and headaches by simplifying the process of studying for the MPJE. Taking the time to research all the various state and federal pharmacy laws on your own is a losing strategy for tackling the MPJE, and that’s why having a practice exam and competency statement report to focus your study efforts is so important. These resources provide pharmacy students with the essential information they need to succeed on the exam. The practice exam helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can focus your attention on the most important content areas for you! The competency statement report then provides you with all the relevant state and federal pharmacy laws for those content area. This will save you a tremendous amount of time that you simply can afford to waste.

You can only practice pharmacy once you get certified and pass the MPJE exam. Many passionate students or practicing pharmacists face the bottleneck of not being able to practice in their desired state. Don’t let this be you; take advantage of practice exams and competency statements. With the proper preparation and understanding of the requirements of the state of Florida, you can practice as a pharmacist in the sunshine state.

Get more information about our MPJE Florida competency statement report and practice exam.

If you read this article, you are probably planning to sit for the MPJE exam in Florida. The Sunshine state has almost 20 thousand practicing pharmacists, and your goal is to become one of them. To pass your board exams, would you benefit from an effective study method, such as a Florida Pre-MPJE resource? The following are some reasons why you would.

What Makes the MPJE Difficult

In our experience helping hundreds of pharmacists and pharmacy students pass their boards, Florida’s MPJE is more complex than it appears. You might face the following challenges.

Why Pharmacy Experience Might Harm You
Before presenting for the MPJE, it is crucial to be mindful to avoid blindly applying intern or pharmacy tech experience. This can lead to trouble, as many large chains, such as CVS or Walgreens, may have different systems in place.

Big pharmacy chains often rely on standardized processes across all fifty states to provide efficient and effective services. However, this does not necessarily mean that their way of doing things agrees with an individual state’s law.

Be mindful of your practice experiences, as they can result in incorrect answers on the test. Practice techniques must be aligned with federal pharmacy law to ensure a successful test.

Preparing For the MPJE Requires a Mindset Shift
Pharmacists and pharmacy students see the world from a clinical perspective, which makes the MPJE a challenging test for them. Laws and regulations may seem foreign because their brains are not wired to operate this way. Many people think it’s a particularly difficult test to take. However, this difficulty lies more in the study methods than the actual MPJE.

The switch from a clinical worldview to preparing for a law test presents another problem: resistance to change causes candidates to procrastinate in their preparation for the test, resulting in increased stress levels as the MPJE date approaches. Unfortunately, preparing for the exam in a hurry and under pressure is unlikely to produce the desired results.

Learning How to Prepare for a Law Test as a Pharmacist
Why do competent pharmacists and students face these challenges? Our experience has shown that most MPJE candidates need to learn how to study for the exam, which is the leading cause of the problem. Here are some study tips.

Visiting the State Board of Pharmacy website can overwhelm potential test takers. The vast amount of information can leave candidates uncertain as to where they should begin.

So, how does Exam Master’s Florida pre-MPJE help address these challenges? Let’s find out.

Florida Pre-MPJE: The Best Way to Reduce Complexity

Over the years, many pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists have become overwhelmed when preparing for the MPJE. They feel there is so much to learn and don’t know which content should be prioritized. Besides determining the correct answers in their preparation, they need help comprehending the legal jargon. If you have no legal background, this can be daunting, leaving you frustrated and unsure of where you stand. Here are a few tips to help you.

The Value of Mastering Select All That Apply Questions
There has been an increase in the number of ”select all that apply” questions on the MPJE, resulting in a nationwide decline in pass rates, down to 79% for all test takers in 2020. It can be challenging to navigate these questions without sufficient practice, as they require a higher level of knowledge and understanding than traditional multiple-choice questions.

Using tools like Florida pre-MPJE practice exams is invaluable here, as it allows both aspiring and practicing pharmacists to become familiar with these types of questions and achieve success on the exam.

What Makes Some States More Difficult
Florida’s pharmacy laws effectively protect the public’s health. Providing a framework for safe and efficient medication distribution, they ensure pharmacies and pharmacists adhere to the necessary safety and quality standards. Rather than questioning why state law is as it is, it’s important to be prepared to apply its nuances in context, as required by the MPJE.

Florida’s pre-MPJE resources shine here. There is no need to choose what to study. MPJE competency reports and pharmacy practice exams reflect what Florida expects from pharmacists who wish to practice there. One of the most challenging aspects of learning the laws of each state is prioritizing what needs to be studied. With our Florida MPJE resources, you won’t have to worry about this barrier since you will have access to up-to-date study materials where you can be confident that the content you are studying is relevant to the exam.

Standing on the Shoulders of Pharmacy Giants

The ability to be resourceful is one of the essential attributes of a pharmacist. In medicine, solving problems on the fly is critical. However, you can counterproductively use this valuable skill when preparing for the Florida MPJE if you fail to take advantage of resources that save you valuable time in determining what areas of pharmacy law you should study to adequately prepare for the Florida exam.

Trust experts who have created materials for decades to help people like you prepare for board examinations. The Florida MPJE competency report and practice exams offered by Exam Master can help you prepare to become a new pharmacist in the state.

Get more information about our MPJE Florida competency statement report and practice exam.

The MPJE (Multi-State Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination) is a comprehensive exam that assesses your knowledge of both federal and state pharmacy laws. To be well-prepared for this test, you must gain a deep comprehension of the various legal principles governing pharmacy practice in Florida. 

Every state that administers the MPJE exam uses the same outline, but the questions will be different based on each state’s unique pharmacy law. So, for example, you could be asked a question regarding the inventory control of a schedule II drug and the answer would be different in Florida compared to Texas even though the drug and its classification were the same.

To learn how the MPJE exam is structured, check out this video we put together to help recently graduated pharmacy students prepare for the MPJE exam. This video is included with all of our MPJE study resources. 

You can only practice pharmacy once you get certified and pass the MPJE exam. Many passionate students or practicing pharmacists face the bottleneck of not being able to practice in their desired state. Don’t let this be you; take advantage of practice exams and competency statements. With the proper preparation and understanding of the requirements of the state of Florida, you can practice as a pharmacist in the sunshine state.

Get more information about our MPJE Florida competency statement report and practice exam.