NABP Compounding Pharmacy Inspections Identify Common Deficiencies
After years of development, revised compounding standards from United States Pharmacopeia (USP) became effective on November 1, 2023. USP Chapter <795> focuses on nonsterile compounding, with updates aimed at improving quality, safety, and consistency. These voluntary standards provide clear guidelines on personnel, equipment, training, and documentation, ensuring that patients receive medications that are safe and […]
Read More ›WellBeing First Challenge: Health Care Workers’ Rights
As we close out American Pharmacists Month, we highlight the importance of supporting mental health and well-being in the pharmacy. The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, through its WellBeing First Challenge is working to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being and job satisfaction. The organization envisions a world where seeking mental […]
Read More ›FDA’s Small Dispenser DSCSA Exemption
What does FDA’s Small Dispenser Exemption really mean? On June 12, 2024, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued exemptions for certain dispensers and in limited scenarios, their trading partners, from certain requirements of section 582 under the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) until November 27, 2026. For purposes of the exemption, a dispenser […]
Read More ›Embracing Innovative Technologies for the Future of Pharmacy
In the years since the pandemic, recent NABP Presidents Reginald B. “Reggie” Dilliard, DPh, and Lenora S. Newsome, PD, focused their energies on addressing changes and challenges we face as pharmacists and as regulators. This important work included adapting and continuing pharmacy workplace changes that were put in place during the pandemic and working towards […]
Read More ›Licensure Transfer Updates Provide Solutions for Pharmacists
Pharmacist Licensure Transfer Yesterday and Today For over a century, NABP has served a key role in licensure transfer for pharmacists from one jurisdiction to another. Before NABP’s assistance, licensure transfer could be a challenging maze of hurdles for boards of pharmacy and pharmacists represented by different requirements, processes, and delays. Over the years, our […]
Read More ›Preparing for an Inspection or Accreditation Survey – Part 2
This blog post is continued from Preparing for an Inspection or Accreditation Survey – Part 1. Read part 1 for more information on preparing for an on-site visit by a third-party organization or regulatory agency for an inspection, survey, or review of your operations. Conduct Mock On-site Visits One of the best ways to […]
Read More ›Preparing for an Inspection or Accreditation Survey – Part 1
Whether you are opening a new facility, seeking an accreditation, or operating business as usual, at some point, you will encounter a third-party organization or regulatory agency. These groups will come on-site for a visit to inspect, survey, or review your operations. Preparation for this on-site visit is the key to a successful outcome. Steps […]
Read More ›Give Pharmacy Students the NAPLEX Advantage
Now available to purchase by colleges of pharmacy, NAPLEX AdvantageTM is a new service developed to help schools prepare students and assess their readiness to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). NAPLEX Advantage includes 3 key features and an experience that can be customized by each school to meet its unique needs. NAPLEX […]
Read More ›Working to Support Pharmacist Mental Health and Well-Being
Since NABP President Lenora S. Newsome, PD, assumed office, we have been hard at work assisting her with her presidential initiative to support mental health and well-being for pharmacy staff. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacy staff has been under immense stress that has reached a critical point, leading to rampant burnout and resignation. NABP staff […]
Read More ›New Look, Same Great Features on CPE Monitor
Recently, CPE Monitor, NABP’s continuing pharmacy education (CPE) tracking tool, was updated to provide a more modern interface that offers a better, more streamlined experience. And if you subscribe to the Plus plan, navigating your requirements for license renewal and staying compliant—whether you have 1 license or 15—is now even easier with the improved platform. […]
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