A site cannot be licensed as a remote telepharmacy site if it is located within how many miles of an existing pharmacy?

A site cannot be licensed as a remote telepharmacy site if it is located within how many miles of an existing pharmacy?

• A. 5 miles
• B. 15 miles
• C. 20 miles
• D. 25 miles

Answer: (C)

In Montana, remote telepharmacy sites must be a distinct service point from existing pharmacies, with distance rules that prevent clustering of multiple pharmacies in close proximity. The key idea is that a new telepharmacy site cannot be licensed if it sits within 20 miles of an already licensed pharmacy. This helps ensure telepharmacy serves truly remote or underserved areas and that the pharmacist supervising the site can maintain appropriate oversight through the telecommunication system. If a site is more than 20 miles away from any existing pharmacy and meets all other licensing requirements (staffing, security, technology, and supervision), it can qualify as a remote telepharmacy site.

In Montana, remote telepharmacy sites must be a distinct service point from existing pharmacies, with distance rules that prevent clustering of multiple pharmacies in close proximity. The key idea is that a new telepharmacy site cannot be licensed if it sits within 20 miles of an already licensed pharmacy. This helps ensure telepharmacy serves truly remote or underserved areas and that the pharmacist supervising the site can maintain appropriate oversight through the telecommunication system. If a site is more than 20 miles away from any existing pharmacy and meets all other licensing requirements (staffing, security, technology, and supervision), it can qualify as a remote telepharmacy site.