About this Course
This course is a recorded (home study version) of the CE Finale Encore Webinars.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this knowledge based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to:
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Release and Expiration Dates
Released: December 19, 2025
Expires: December 19, 2028
Course Fee
$17 Pharmacist
ACPE UAN
0009-0000-25-062-H03-P
Session Code
25RW62-CDP71
Accreditation Hours
1.0 hours of CE
Additional Information
How to Complete Evaluation: When you are ready to submit quiz answers, go to the BLUE take test/evaluation button.
Accreditation Statement
| The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. |  |
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians are eligible to participate in this knowledge-based activity and will receive up to 1.0 CE Hours (or 0.1 CEUs) for completing the activity ACPE UAN 0009-0000-25-062-H03-P, passing the quiz with a grade of 70% or better, and completing an online evaluation. Statements of credit are available via the CPE Monitor online system and your participation will be recorded with CPE Monitor within 72 hours of submission.
Grant Funding
There is no grant funding for this activity.
Faculty
Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP
Director OPPD
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Storrs, CT
Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.
- Jeannette Wick has no relationships with ineligible companies
Disclaimer
The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.
CONTENT
Posttest
1. What is the difference between “counterfeit” and “spurious” drugs and adulterated drugs?
- Counterfeit or spurious drugs are usually contaminated but adulterated drugs are not
- Adulterated drugs are usually contaminated but counterfeit or spurious drugs are often not
- Counterfeit or spurious drugs and adulterated drugs are the same thing for all practical purposes
2. Approximately how many “online pharmacies” exist globally?
- 300 to 400
- 30,000 to 40,000
- 300,000 to 400,000
3. Which of the following medications is MOST LIKELY to be counterfeited and why?
- Erectile dysfunction medications because of the quantity restrictions imposed by drug manufacturers
- Any class of medication used frequently by the elderly because of the large volume sold across the country
- Monoclonal antibodies and designer oncology drugs because of their high cost and large eligible patient pool
4. A 22-year-old college student attends a weekend rave. Near the dance floor, there’s a large bucket of mixed pills in different colors and shapes. Friends tell him, “Just grab a few—everyone does it.” Which of the following is the MOST APPROPRIATE harm-reduction step for him to take?
- Nibble a very small piece of one pill first and wait an hour; if he feels okay, he can assume the pills are safe and take more
- Use a reputable test kit (e.g., reagent test, fentanyl test strip) and avoid taking any pills that he hasn’t checked
- Choose only pills that are a familiar color and logo (e.g., something he’s seen online) because these are more likely to be genuine
5. What is the difference between a 1D and a 2D barcode?
- A 1D barcode stores data in one direction while a 2D barcode stores data in two directions
- A 1D barcode is flat on the surface of the packaging, while a 2D barcode has texture
- A 1D barcode stores much more information than the typical 2D barcode
6. During an internal audit, a technician asks, “When we receive prescription drugs from a wholesaler, what information are we required to get and keep so we can verify where each product came from if there’s a recall or a counterfeiting investigation?” Which answer best reflects the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requirements?
- A complete pedigree including product identifier and transaction information, history, and statements from trading partners
- Only the manufacturer’s lot number/expiration date and the product’s NDC
- An invoice showing the purchase price and quantity, the lot number/expiration date, and the package insert
7. Anna is a procurement manager for a large healthcare system. They recently found counterfeit Ozempic in their inventory. Which of the following steps is the MOST IMPORTANT to prevent this from happening again?
- Purchase medications from reputable sources approved by regulatory agencies
- Check all shipments of prescription drugs to ensure they’ve been shipped in the U.S.
- Check all inventory on the online BeSafeRx web site immediately when it arrives
Handouts
VIDEO