Awareness of Public Health Hazards Related to the Use of Prescription Drugs in Non-Health Care Settings (Resolution 108-11-12)

Resolution No. 108-11-12
Title: Awareness of Public Health Hazards Related to the Use of Prescription Drugs in Non-Health Care Settings
Action: Pass

Whereas, there is a significant increase in the use of prescription drugs in non-health care settings including, but not limited to, the medical spa industry, which has led to practices that may endanger the public such as the unlicensed administration of prescription drugs, including controlled substances; and

Whereas, some of those drugs are being dispensed from illicit sources and dispensed or administered to the public often by unlicensed and improperly trained personnel; and

Whereas, the prescription drugs used in non-health care settings including, but not limited to, the medical spa industry may be improperly stored or may be counterfeit; and

Whereas, the prescription drugs used may not be administered using safe injection practices such as proper sterile technique;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy explore the extent of the use of prescription drugs in non-health care settings including, but not limited to, the medical spa industry, and alert the state boards of pharmacy about this practice.

(Resolution passed at the NABP 108^th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA)