Question

a pharmacy technician receives a delivery of medications from a wholesaler and notices that some of the medications appear to be counterfeit. which of the following organizations should be contacted? state board of pharmacy drug enforcement administration (dea) the joint commission food and drug administration (fda)

Explanation:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, including investigating counterfeit medications. The State Board of Pharmacy regulates pharmacy practice, the DEA focuses on drug enforcement (like illegal drug trafficking), and The Joint Commission accredits healthcare organizations. For counterfeit medications, the FDA is the appropriate agency.

Answer:

B. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) (Note: Correction - The correct answer should be D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The initial note had an error. The FDA is responsible for addressing counterfeit drugs to ensure drug safety. The DEA focuses more on drug enforcement related to illegal substances and trafficking. So the correct option is D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA))