Timothy D. Fensky, RPh, DPh, FACA presented the Report of the Executive Committee during the 118th Annual Meeting: “Good morning. It is a pleasure to stand before all of you, back on the stage, in person, for the 118th National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) Annual Meeting. Over the past year, we have seen […]

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Dr Jerome Adams, 20th United States surgeon general and current executive director of health equity initiatives at Purdue University, will present the keynote address during the 118th National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) Annual Meeting, which will be held May 19-21, 2022, in Phoenix, AZ. Merging his expertise at the forefront of national and […]

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RESOLUTION NO: 117-6-21TITLE: Recognition ResolutionACTION: PASS WHEREAS, the individuals listed here have made significant contributions to NABP, the protection of the public health, and the practice of pharmacy: Clovis S. Burch (LA)Mario Casinelli, Jr (RI)Thomas J. “Pete” Chambliss (LA)Rebecca Deschamps (MT)Charles Favaro (LA)Leon Finklin, Jr (SC)Leon George (SC)Hal J. Henderson (GA)Marvin Hyatt (SC)Brendan Lawler (NY)Charles […]

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RESOLUTION NO: 117-5-21TITLE: Task Force on Safety-Sensitive Measures to Review Medication ErrorsACTION: PASS WHEREAS, the purpose of pharmacy practice is to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and are protected from potentially dangerous medications through safety-sensitive measures; and WHEREAS, medication errors are a well-documented problem in the United States and the cause of patient harm, […]

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RESOLUTION NO: 117-4-21TITLE: Task Force on Workplace Safety and Well-BeingACTION: PASS WHEREAS, it has been noted that some pharmacists throughout the country are voicing concerns over pharmacy practice operations, metrics, and workplace safety issues that potentially put patients at risk; and WHEREAS, some local, state, and national pharmacy associations are addressing system issues, such as […]

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RESOLUTION NO: 117-3-21TITLE: State Boards of Pharmacy Oversight of Drug ImportationACTION: PASS WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services is in the process of implementing a program that would allow states to import prescription drugs from Canada and elsewhere in order to reduce patient cost; and WHEREAS, seven states have enacted prescription […]

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RESOLUTION NO: 117-2-21TITLE: Work Group to Consider Permanently Extending Certain Waivered ProvisionsACTION: PASS WHEREAS, state boards of pharmacy have waived many regulatory provisions to address patient needs during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency; and WHEREAS, various stakeholders are requesting that these waivered provisions remain in place permanently; and WHEREAS, it is critical […]

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RESOLUTION NO: 117-1-21TITLE: State Boards of Pharmacy Response to Pandemics and Other Natural DisastersACTION: PASS WHEREAS, NABP and its member state boards of pharmacy effectively reacted to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic emergency through concerted coordination; and WHEREAS, NABP and the state boards of pharmacy acquired new information and became knowledgeable about how to […]

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Delegates to the 117th National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) Annual Meeting, held virtually on May 13-14, 2021, elected individuals to fill the president-elect, treasurer, and open member positions on the Association’s 2021-2022 Executive Committee. The newly elected officers of the NABP Executive Committee are: President-elect Reginald B. “Reggie” Dilliard, DPh; Treasurer Lenora S. […]

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Delegates from the member boards of pharmacy adopted six resolutions during the 117th National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) Annual Meeting, held virtually on May 13-14, 2021. The resolutions addressed the following: Additionally, a recognition resolution honoring members of the Association who have passed away was unanimously approved. The complete text of the approved […]

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