Report of the Task Force on Expanding International Membership
Introduction: The Task Force met on November 8-9, 2016, at the DoubleTree by Hilton O’Hare in Rosemont, IL. This task force was established in response to President Hal Wand’s initiative to expand international membership. Review of the Task Force Charge: Task force members reviewed their charge and accepted it as follows: Review the differences and […]
Read More ›2017 Report of the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws
The 2016-2017 Committee on Constitution and Bylaws met via teleconference on April 12, 2017. Review of the Committee Charge Chairperson Kedron reviewed the committee charge as stated in the NABP Constitution and Bylaws. No additions or changes were proposed. Therefore, the charge reads as follows: Read more in the full report.
Read More ›Rogue Internet Drug Outlets Contribute to Antibiotic-Resistant Infections, Notes NABP
NABP has released its Internet Drug Outlet Identification Program Progress Report for State and Federal Regulators: March 2017. The report stresses how rogue internet drug outlets contribute to the rise of antibiotic resistance by not requiring prescriptions to purchase medications. The increase in bacterial infections that are resistant to antibiotics prompted Congress to appropriate $160 […]
Read More ›2017 Report of the Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation
Introduction: The Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation met January 24, 2017, at DoubleTree by Hilton O’Hare, Rosemont, IL. Review of the Committee Charge Committee members reviewed their charge and accepted it as follows: Review and comment on existing legislation and rules for the practice of pharmacy, legal distribution of drugs, and related areas within pharmacy, including […]
Read More ›2016-2017 Report of the Task Force on the Pharmacist Integrated Communication Skills Examination
Introduction: The Task Force met on December 13-14, 2016, at the DoubleTree by Hilton O’Hare Rosemont in Rosemont, IL. This task force was established in response to the results of the 2014 NABP Pharmacy Practice Analysis Survey, which provided strong evidence that pharmacist communication skills are of paramount importance for safe and effective practice, and […]
Read More ›NABP Mourns Passing of Former Committee Member Sister Margaret Wright
NABP is sad to announce that Sister Margaret Wright, RSM, PhD, a Sister of Mercy for 63 years and a former member of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016. Her contributions to NABP, state boards of pharmacy, and the protection of public health were significant. Sister […]
Read More ›2015-2016 Report of the Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation
Introduction: The Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation met January 20 and 21, 2016, at Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel, Rosemont, IL. Review of the Committee Charge Committee members reviewed their charge and accepted it as follows: Review and comment on existing legislation and rules for the practice of pharmacy, legal distribution of drugs, and related areas within pharmacy, including […]
Read More ›2015-2016 Report of the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws
The 2015-2016 Committee on Constitution and Bylaws met via teleconference on April 6, 2016. Review of the Committee Charge Chairperson Bundrick reviewed the committee charge as stated in the NABP Constitution and Bylaws. No additions or changes were proposed. Therefore, the charge reads as follows: Read more in the full report (PDF).
Read More ›2016 Report of the Task Force on Sponsorship of NABP District and Annual Meetings
The Task Force on Sponsorship of NABP District and Annual Meetings met on October 21, 2015, at NABP Headquarters. This task force was established in response to Resolution 111-12-15, Ensuring Public Confidence in NABP and Its Member Pharmacy Boards, which was not approved by the NABP membership at the Association’s 111th Annual Meeting in May […]
Read More ›2015 Report of the Task Force on Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority
The Task Force on Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority met September 1-2, 2015, at NABP Headquarters. This task force was established in response to Resolution 111-4-15, Task Force on Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority, which was approved by the NABP membership at the Association’s 111th Annual Meeting in May 2015. Review of the Task Force Charge Task force members […]
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