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 ›Navigating Drug Shortages: Pharmacists Help Patients Find Safe Alternative Sources
Since early 2020, consumers have faced countless shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout the economy, from personal protective equipment to infant formula to cars. Prescription medications are not exempt. In recent months, hospitals and other health care facilities have struggled to obtain sufficient stock of even basic supplies, such as saline, and national media outlets […]
Read More ›A Day in the Life of a DC Board of Pharmacy Member
What is it like to be a board of pharmacy member? This feature goes behind-the-scenes for a closer look into a board’s inner workings. Ashlee Bow, PharmD, RPh, AAHIVP Member, District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy When were you appointed to the Board of Pharmacy? Are you a pharmacist, technician, public member, or other type […]
Read More ›Looking Toward the Future, North Carolina Board Keeps Many COVID-19 Waivers in Place
Boards of pharmacy can face unexpected challenges while working to protect the public health. Here, board executive directors talk about how they worked around these obstacles. Jack W. “Jay” Campbell, JD, RPh Executive Director, North Carolina Board of Pharmacy How long have you served as executive director of the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy? What […]
Read More ›New Business Models, Revised Regulations Improving Pharmacy Access in Rural Communities
For many people living in rural areas, access to pharmacy services is difficult. The University of Iowa’s Rural Policy Research Institute Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis reports that more than 16% of the independently owned rural pharmacies in the US closed between March 2003 and March 2018, lowering the number to fewer than 6,400. […]
Read More ›Combatting Opioid Epidemic Still Top Priority for Ohio Board
Boards of pharmacy can face unexpected challenges while working to protect the public health. Here, board executive directors talk about how they worked around these obstacles. Steven W. Schierholt, Esq Executive Director, State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy How long have you served as executive director of the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy? What […]
Read More ›FDA’s Online Opioid Summit – How Internet Stakeholders Can Proactively Reduce the Availability of Opioids Online
Earlier this month, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held its third Online Opioid Summit, a day-long event convening representatives from prominent technology and social media companies, academic researchers, and experts from public health nonprofits, including NABP, to discuss ways to collaborate to reduce the availability of opioids on the internet. Introduced in […]
Read More ›How the California Board Uses Waivers to Help Patients During COVID-19
Boards of pharmacy can face unexpected challenges while working to protect the public health. Here, board executive directors talk about how they worked around these obstacles. Anne Sodergren Executive Officer, California State Board of Pharmacy How long have you served as executive officer? I was appointed to serve as executive officer in January 2020. Prior […]
Read More ›Moving Through the Pandemic Into the Future of Health Care
NABP has a long history of partnering with health care regulatory and professional associations to protect public health, and COVID-19 kicked these collaborations into high gear. We reached out to the leaders of several of these partner organizations to share their insights from the past year and how they see the lessons learned impacting the […]
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 […]
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