South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

True or False: An FQHC without a retail pharmacy is required to make a good effort with existing retail pharmacies within five miles of the delivery site.

1. True

2. False

3. True, but only if they have a contract

4. False, there are no such requirements

The correct answer is: True

The statement is true. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that do not have their own retail pharmacy are indeed required to make substantial efforts to collaborate with existing retail pharmacies located within a five-mile radius of their delivery site. This requirement is in place to ensure that patients have access to necessary medications and pharmacy services. The intent behind this regulation is to improve healthcare accessibility and ensure continuity of care for patients who may not have their medications readily available otherwise. This proactive approach aims to bridge the gap that might exist when an FQHC lacks a pharmacy, thereby fostering partnerships with local retail pharmacies to meet the healthcare needs of the community effectively. In this context, making a "good effort" means actively reaching out and working with those nearby pharmacies to facilitate patient access to medications, increase adherence to prescribed therapy, and ultimately enhance health outcomes.