Arkansas Pharmacy Laws and Regulations Practice Exam

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What term is used to describe the sale, purchase, or trade from one authorized distributor to another for 'emergency medical reasons' including a temporary drug shortage?

Direct exchange
Emergency supply
Common control
Strategic stockpile

The correct answer is: Common control

Common control refers to the management or supervision of a company or organization in order to coordinate activities and maintain consistency. In the context of emergency medical reasons, common control refers to the organized and regulated distribution of medical supplies from one authorized distributor to another in times of shortage. Option A, Direct exchange, implies a one-on-one trade or transaction and does not account for the organized nature of the distribution. Option B, Emergency supply, while related to the concept of emergency medical reasons, does not specifically mention the transfer between authorized distributors. Option D, Strategic stockpile, is not specific to the temporary nature of the transfer and does not address the aspect of distribution between authorized distributors.