Pharmacy Curriculum Outcomes Assessment (PCOA) Practice Exam

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Central fill pharmacies must be:

Located within hospitals
Open 24/7
Staffed with a licensed pharmacist
Equipped with automated dispensing systems

The correct answer is: Staffed with a licensed pharmacist

Central fill pharmacies are facilities that process and fill prescription orders for multiple retail pharmacies. They must be staffed with a licensed pharmacist in order to ensure that prescriptions are being accurately filled and given to patients. Option A is incorrect because central fill pharmacies are not required to be located within hospitals. Option B is incorrect because they do not necessarily need to be open 24/7. Option D is incorrect because while central fill pharmacies often utilize automated dispensing systems, it is not a requirement for them to be equipped with these systems.