Prescription Drug Supply Chain at Risk for Diversion Schemes and Counterfeit Drug Distribution, Reports NABP
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) stressed, in a white paper released today, that closing vulnerable regulatory gaps is paramount in preventing counterfeit or diverted drugs from infiltrating the United States prescription drug supply chain. In “Wholesale Drug Distribution: Protecting the Integrity of the Nation’s Prescription Drug Supply,” NABP points to the roles of […]
Read More ›2013-2014 Report of the Task Force on Pharmacy Licensure Standards
The Task Force on Pharmacy Licensure Standards met October 14-15, 2013, at NABP Headquarters. This task force was established in response to the Executive Committee’s recommendation to explore the possibility of creating a standardized inspection form to assist states with the inspection of resident and nonresident pharmacies. Review of the Task Force Charge Task force members reviewed their charge […]
Read More ›2012-2013 Report on the Task Force for the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test Passing Standards
The Task Force on the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) Passing Standards met July 9-10, 2013, at NABP Headquarters. The task force was established to evaluate the appropriate passing standards deemed necessary for candidates to achieve in pursuit of Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification. Review of the […]
Read More ›Deceptive Practices By Illegal Online Drug Sellers Give Consumers a False Sense of Legitimacy and Safety, Reports NABP
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) today issued a report emphasizing the deceptive practices that illegal online drug sellers use to make consumers believe that they are legitimate, safe, and trustworthy. As detailed in the Internet Drug Outlet Identification Program Progress Report for State and Federal Regulators: July 2013 (PDF), NABP discovered numerous […]
Read More ›2012-2013 Report of the Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation Released
The Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation met January 22-23, 2013. 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 model regulations for pharmacy as assigned by the Executive Committee, […]
Read More ›2012-2013 Report of the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws Released
The 2012-2013 Committee on Constitution and Bylaws met via teleconference on April 10, 2013. Review of the Committee Charge Chairperson Dickerhofe reviewed the charge of the committee 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. (a) The Committee on […]
Read More ›2013-2014 Report of the Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation
The Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation met January 21 and 22, 2014, 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 ›Illegal Online Sellers Fuel Global Spread of Fake and Substandard Medications, International Collaboration Key in Response, Reports NABP
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) today issued a report emphasizing that the global distribution of counterfeit and substandard medications, fueled by illegal online sellers, demands an international response. As detailed in the Internet Drug Outlet Identification Program Progress Report for State and Federal Regulators: April 2013, NABP has partnered with regulatory authorities, […]
Read More ›2012-2013 Report of the Task Force on Drug Return and Reuse Programs
The Task Force on Drug Return and Reuse Programs met October 9-10, 2012, at NABP Headquarters. This task force was established in response to Resolution 108-9-12, Drug Return and Reuse Programs, which was approved by the NABP membership at the Association’s 108th Annual Meeting in May 2012. Review of the Task Force Charge Task force […]
Read More ›2012-2013 Report of the Task Force on Virtual Manufacturers and Virtual Wholesale Distributors
The Task Force on Virtual Manufacturers and Virtual Wholesale Distributors met December 11-12, 2012, at NABP Headquarters. This task force was established in response to Resolution 108-2-12, Virtual Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors, which was approved by the NABP membership at the Association’s 108th Annual Meeting in May 2012. Review of the Task Force Charge Task […]
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