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 ›New Department Has Member Boards Covered
Out of the many things that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, one is that no individual or group is an island. And this adage was reinforced for our member boards of pharmacy when the pandemic first tightened its grip in March 2020. Many contacted us for tips on handling stay-at-home orders, COVID-19 testing and […]
Read More ›Annual Training Gives Board Inspectors Compounding Oversight Tools
In a recent blog post, we discussed new NABP tools that facilitate FDA’s efforts to help boards of pharmacy improve the oversight of compounding pharmacies. Another way we do this is through our partnership with CriticalPoint, LLC to provide annual inspector training. The Sterile Compounding Inspection Training (SCIT) and certification program covers all aspects of sterile […]
Read More ›COVID-19 Expands Pharmacist Roles in Hawaii

What is it like to be a board of pharmacy member? This feature goes behind-the-scenes for an in-depth look into a board’s inner workings. Lee Ann Teshima Executive Officer, Hawaii State Board of Pharmacy How long have you served as executive officer of the Hawaii State Board of Pharmacy? I was assigned to the Hawaii […]
Read More ›Pharmacy Regulation Buff? A New NABP Committee Could Use Your Help
NABP’s task forces and committees offer board of pharmacy members and staff the chance to shape our programs and services. One of our newest committees will ensure that our member boards of pharmacy have the regulatory tools they need to protect their constituents’ health. The Model Act Review Committee will evaluate the Model State Pharmacy […]
Read More ›NABP, FDA Collaborate to Improve Compounding Pharmacy Oversight
In 2012, many of the people who received contaminated steroid injections produced at the New England Compounding Center had already been suffering from chronic pain. The compounded drugs were supposed to provide relief. Instead, they infected these patients with fungal meningitis, killing 64 and sickening 753. The tragedy was a wakeup call for regulators, […]
Read More ›Board Member Outlines Keys to Success
What is it like to be a board of pharmacy member? This feature goes behind-the-scenes for an in-depth look into a board’s inner workings. Gina A. Archer, MHA, PharmD, RPh Member, Bahamas Pharmacy Council When were you appointed to the Bahamas Pharmacy Council? What type of member are you? I was appointed by the minister […]
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 ›Pharmacy Community Pulls Together To Combat COVID-19

Challenging government and civil society at all levels, the COVID-19 pandemic has tested the ability of public officials, local and federal agencies, health care entities, and numerous other stakeholders to act quickly and effectively in a public health crisis. Because pharmacists play such an important role as frontline and accessible health care providers, numerous organizations […]
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 […]
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