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DEA Red Flags: Preventing Pharmacy White Flags & Pink Slips
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Course
Learn about providing patient care as a pharmacist within the Controlled Substance Act's parameters. Avoid legal issues while dispensing medications.
Course
DEA Red Flags: Preventing Pharmacy White Flags & Pink Slips
1.0 CPE CreditVideo
Learn about providing patient care as a pharmacist within the Controlled Substance Act's parameters. Avoid legal issues while dispensing medications.
Nationally & state accredited
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What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Recall the “DEA Red Flags” for prescribers and dispensers, and explain how to respectfully proceed when misuse, abuse, or diversion is suspected and/or confirmed.
Recognize appropriate actions for a pharmacist related to the federal mandated corresponding responsibility to ensure the legitimate medical purpose and usual course of practice for any given prescription.
Recall appropriate substance-use disorder and drug diversion/abuse referral resources for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
Course description
Our “Opioid Crisis” has numerous pharmacies and pharmacists being investigated by our Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Agency for flagged concerns regarding controlled substance dispensing. This is a key situation of an ounce of prevention (education) being worth a pound of treatment (criminal enforcement). Will I lose my license? Just how far is too far? No one ever enjoys answers to difficult patient care scenarios being the cookie-cutter answers of “differs patient to patient”. Yet, just how does one recommend to dispense medications as a pharmacist adhering to the Controlled Substance Act “corresponding responsibility” complementary to prescribers while accounting for reasonable patient variations? This activity discusses how to provide patient care while staying within the parameters of law.
Course content
Course Details
Handout
US Drug Overdose Deaths
Opioid Crisis Rolling Tides
US Substance-Related Deaths
1970 Controlled Substance Act
DEA Orange Book
Therapeutic Index
Federal Regulations
DEA Divisions
DEA Red Flags Prescribers
DEA Red Flags Dispensers
Corresponding Legal Responsibility
DEA Reporting
DEA Red Flag Cases
Key Take Aways
References
Knowledge Check
Pre-test
Video: DEA Red Flags: Preventing Pharmacy White Flags & Pink Slips
Video
Knowledge Check
Post-test
Course Evaluation
Post-survey
Course details
Release Date04/12/2025
Expiration Date04/12/2028
ACPE UAN0657-0000-25-025-H03-P 0657-0000-25-025-H03-T
CE Broker ID20-913039
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
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Instructor
Mark GarofoliPharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS
Mark GarofoliPharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS
Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Experiential Learning for the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy (SoP), a faculty member in the WVU School of Medicine Pain Fellowship Program, and a Clinical Pain Management Pharmacist at the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management. Dr. Garofoli received his PharmD at the University of Pittsburgh SoP in 2004 and his MBA from Strayer University in 2008. He is board certified in Geriatric Care (BGCP) along with being a certified pain educator (CPE) and certified tobacco treatment specialist (CTTS). He began his career with CVS Health in community pharmacy management, then worked as a Humana Healthcare MTM clinical pharmacist, leading to the development of patient-centered and managed care centered programs and the Safe & Effective Management of Pain state guidelines.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
AchieveCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
AchieveCE is a PTCB®-recognized provider, and our courses meet the continuing education requirements for pharmacy technicians nationwide.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "DEA Red Flags: Preventing Pharmacy White Flags & Pink Slips", provides 1 contact hour of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Dawn O.Nutritionist
Verified reviewI am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Passing Grade
Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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