Ohio Pharmacy Law Complete Practice Test 2025

The requirement that is NOT necessary for a pharmacist to administer CLIA waived diagnostic tests is that the pharmacy must have a registered physician on staff. CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) allows for the performance of certain waived tests in various settings, including pharmacies, without the necessity of having a physician directly employed.

In order to administer CLIA waived tests, it is essential for the pharmacy to have a CLIA certificate of waiver, which serves as authorization for the pharmacy to conduct these specific tests. Additionally, the pharmacy must be certified as a clinical laboratory to the extent required by the state regulations, and all pharmacists engaging in the testing must receive appropriate training to ensure that they can perform the tests accurately and safely. However, the presence of a registered physician is not a requirement for this process, enabling pharmacists to operate within their scope without needing to employ a physician in the practice setting.