NABP’s Verified Pharmacy Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary
This year, NABP’s Verified Pharmacy Program® (VPP®) is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since its inception in 2013, VPP has become the most widely recognized multistate uniform pharmacy inspection program accepted by state boards of pharmacy. To date, VPP has completed over 2,400 on-site inspections. The program provides access to verified pharmacy licensure details, VPP inspection […]
Read More ›Protecting Public Health through Accreditations and Inspections
NABP is proud to offer accreditation and inspection programs for pharmacies, drug distributors, and medical device distributors. In the role of Compliance Senior Manager, Accreditation and Inspection Programs, Betty Jones tackles complex compliance issues to keep patients safe around the nation. In this blog, she shares stories from her career and how the NABP accreditation […]
Read More ›Lifelong Learning in the Role of a Pharmacy Inspector
Careers in pharmacy involve lifelong learning and adaptation to new situations. In this feature, a Virginia pharmacy inspector discusses her ever-changing role in the field. Amy Branson, PharmD, RPh Pharmacy Inspector, Virginia Department of Health Professions How long have you been serving as a pharmacy inspector for the Board? What was your prior role? I […]
Read More ›Latest Inspection Program Helps New Facilities Start on Solid Footing
Starting or expanding a business can be complex but starting a pharmacy or another health care facility has its own set of challenges. Owners must consider pharmacy and medical licenses, registrations, and other regulations in addition to typical business-related building and zoning permits. Those who are new to the process sometimes unintentionally overlook security protocols […]
Read More ›Ensuring Compliance, Catching Fraud: A Regular Day on the Job for Kansas Board Inspector
Inspectors and investigators are the eyes and ears for boards of pharmacy, ensuring compliance with pharmacy law and practice standards. In this feature, inspectors reveal what they’ve learned in the field. James E. Kinderknecht, RPh Pharmacy Inspector, Kansas State Board of Pharmacy How long have you been serving as an inspector for the Board? What […]
Read More ›Keeping Pharmacies Safe in Kentucky
Inspectors/investigators are the eyes and ears for boards of pharmacy, ensuring compliance with pharmacy law and practice standards. In this feature, inspectors reveal what they’ve learned in the field. Katie Busroe, RPh, BCSCP Inspections and Investigations Supervisor, Kentucky Board of Pharmacy How long have you been serving as an inspector for the Board? What was […]
Read More ›Varied Career Experiences Help Delaware Inspector On the Job
Inspectors/investigators are the eyes and ears for boards of pharmacy, ensuring compliance with pharmacy law and practice standards. In this feature, inspectors reveal what they’ve learned in the field. Michelle McCreary, RPh Pharmacist Compliance Officer, Delaware State Board of Pharmacy How long have you been serving as an inspector for the Board? What was your […]
Read More ›NH Inspector Ensures Safe Pharmacies, Enjoys Diverse Work Environments
Inspectors/investigators are the eyes and ears for boards of pharmacy, ensuring compliance with pharmacy law and practice standards. In this feature, inspectors reveal what they’ve learned in the field. James ‘Jay’ Queenan, RPh Compliance Investigator/Inspector, New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy How long have you been serving as an inspector for the Board? What was your […]
Read More ›Rebranding Continues with New Names, Logos for Accreditation Programs
Last summer, NABP revealed a new logo and look for its brand. We combined the old with the new to create an aesthetic that was refreshing and uniquely ours. As part of the rebranding process, we gave our accreditation programs new names that were shorter and more straight-forward, enabling customers to more easily identify the […]
Read More ›Arkansas Inspector Ensures Pharmacies Are Up to Code
Inspectors/investigators are the eyes and ears for boards of pharmacy, ensuring compliance with pharmacy law and practice standards. In this feature, inspectors reveal what they’ve learned in the field. Kevin Robertson, PharmD, PD, BCPS Inspector/Investigator, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy How long have you been serving as an inspector for the Board? What was your […]
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