2015 Report of the Task Force on the Regulation of Pharmacist Care Services
The Task Force met on September 9-10, 2015, at the Westin O’Hare, in Rosemont IL. This task force was established in response to Resolution 111-6-15, Task Force on the Regulation of Pharmacist Care Services, which was approved by the NABP membership at the Association’s 111th Annual Meeting in May 2015. Review of the Task Force […]
Read More ›NABP Meets With Leaders Around the World to Collaborate on Solutions for Protecting Consumers From Illegal Online Drug Sellers
Today, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) issued a report discussing the importance of international collaboration in the fight against illegal online drug sellers. As detailed in the Internet Drug Outlet Identification Program Progress Report for State and Federal Regulators: October 2015, there is widespread agreement among multiple countries that Internet sales of […]
Read More ›Task Force of Physicians Encourages Use of PMPs to Help Protect Patients From Prescription Drug Abuse
In response to the prescription opioid abuse epidemic, a task force of physician groups is urging physicians to register for and use prescription monitoring programs (PMPs) as part of the decision-making process when considering treatment options. The American Medical Association (AMA) Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse will focus on identifying best practices to combat prescription […]
Read More ›NABP Stresses Need for Accountability in Enforcing Internet Policies to Protect the Public From Illegal Online Drug Sellers
Last week, NABP issued a report urging greater accountability by the stakeholders charged with ensuring that action is taken against websites illegally selling medications online. As detailed in the Internet Drug Outlet Identification Program Progress Report for State and Federal Regulators: July 2015 (PDF), thousands of websites illegally distribute medications and avoid retribution. Such sites […]
Read More ›Task Force on Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority (Resolution 111-4-15)
Resolution No: 111-4-15 Title: Task Force on Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority Membership Vote: PASS WHEREAS, by 2030 there will be 75 million people over the age of 65, which is a 40% increase over the current population; and WHEREAS, there is a critical shortage of primary care practitioners in the United States; and WHEREAS, pharmacists are the most […]
Read More ›2014-2015 Report of the Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation
The Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation met January 20 and 21, 2015, at NABP Headquarters. 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 impaired pharmacists. Develop […]
Read More ›2015 Report of the Constitution and Bylaws Released
The 2014-2015 Committee on Constitution and Bylaws met via teleconference on April 7, 2015. Review of the Committee Charge The committee reviewed its charge as stated in the NABP Constitution and Bylaws. No additions or changes were proposed. Therefore, the charge reads as follows: Article VI – Amendments Section 1. The Committee on Constitution and Bylaws […]
Read More ›Consumer Education, Awareness Key to Combating Rogue Online Drug Sellers
Yesterday, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) issued a report that profiles the continued pervasiveness of illegal online drug seller activity and the need for increased awareness about the risks such activity presents to public health. As detailed in the Internet Drug Outlet Identification Program Progress Report for State and Federal Regulators: April […]
Read More ›Rogue Internet Drug Seller Activity Highlights Need for .Pharmacy Domain Public Health Initiative
Today, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) issued a report underscoring the need for the .Pharmacy Top-Level Domain (TLD) Program as a public health initiative to help consumers distinguish legitimate online pharmacies from rogue online drug sellers. As detailed in the Internet Drug Outlet Identification Program Progress Report for State and Federal Regulators: […]
Read More ›Proliferation of Rogue Online Drug Sellers Feeds Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic, NABP Reports
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) today issued a report highlighting a connection between the proliferation of rogue online drug sellers and the prescription drug abuse epidemic. As detailed in the Internet Drug Outlet Identification Program Progress Report for State and Federal Regulators: October 2014, many illegal online drug sellers offer dangerous and […]
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