Arkansas Pharmacy Laws and Regulations Practice Exam

Are pharmacists authorized to sell contact lenses?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only with additional certification

4. Only if working in an optometrist's office

The correct answer is: No

Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who are trained to dispense and administer medications and provide health-related advice. While they may have a good understanding of contact lenses and how they should be used, they are not authorized to sell them. Only optometrists and ophthalmologists are authorized to sell contact lenses, as they have specialized training and qualifications in eye care. Option A may seem like a possible answer, but it is incorrect as pharmacists do not have the legal authority to sell this particular medical device. Options C and D may also seem plausible at first, but additional certification or working under an optometrist's supervision does not grant pharmacists the authority to sell contact lenses independently. Thus, the correct answer to this question is B.