Interview Questions:1. Why are certain over the counter medicines behind the pharmacy counter or locked?They are regulated in the state because PSE containing products has been used for meth.2. What are some of the things a pharmacist wishes a provider never told their patients?Your medication will be covered but medications in formulary 2 are not covered.3. What is a prior authorization?When insurance requires more information from a doctor in order to cover the medication4. How can we make it easier for a patient to get his/her medication if the one we prescribed is not covered by the insurance company?Call the doctor or fax to change the medication to an alternative one.5. If I write “substitute” on the hard copy, what can you change it to? A generic of the same drug.6. What does “brand medically necessary” mean?You cannot change it to generic only brand name can be dispensed.7. Can a pharmacist change a medication without talking to the prescriber?No.8. If an ARNP works with a doctor who’s allowed to prescribe controlled medications and signs a controlled script for a patient, will you be able to fill this medication? No, controlled medications can only be prescribed by a physician that has a DEA number, ARNP’s do not have this although they have a license.9. What type of medications cannot be called in or faxed in to the pharmacy? Weight loss medications like thentermine and CII prescriptions cannot be faxed or called in except in the case of hospice care. 10. What haven’t I asked you that I should have?Can a patient get 90 days supply for more convenience on maintenance medications?
