Resolution No: 113-3-17Title: Experiential Learning for Non-US Pharmacists and StudentsAction: PASS WHEREAS, there is an increasing interest in global exchange programs that provide practitioners and pharmacy students opportunities to learn about pharmacy services in the United States and other countries; and WHEREAS, international students coming to US schools and colleges of pharmacy and practice sites may encounter […]

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Resolution No: 113-4-17Title: Task Force on Long-Term Care Pharmacy RulesAction: PASS WHEREAS, there is an increase in the practice of long-term care pharmacy due to the aging of the United States population; and WHEREAS, some state pharmacy laws and regulations have not evolved with this growing practice, including but not limited to the areas of definitions, therapeutic […]

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Resolution No: 113-5-17Title: Adjudication of Concurrent Disciplinary ActionsAction: PASS WHEREAS, the authority of state boards of pharmacy to enforce concurrent sister-state disciplinary actions can be an effective mechanism for regulating multi-state practices; and WHEREAS, the potential for concurrent sister-state disciplinary actions may impact the initiating state board of pharmacy to fully adjudicate a matter; THEREFORE BE IT […]

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Resolution No: 113-6-17Title: Uniform Unit-of-Use Packaging StandardsAction: PASS WHEREAS, some community pharmacies are repackaging medication in unit-of-use containers in order to safely and securely manage patient care in long-term care facilities, group homes, and assisted living facilities, as well as by individual patient request; and WHEREAS, state rules for community pharmacy may not adequately address unit-of-use packaging; […]

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Resolution No: 113-7-17Title: 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: Allan L. Brinkhaus (LA)Jacqueline M. Carson (VA)Thomas Dickson (MN)John A. Foust (OK)John O. LeTard (LA)Kendall M. Lynch (TN)Pauline Montgomery (PA)David Work (NC)Sister Margaret Wright (IL) WHEREAS, NABP and its […]

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RESOLUTION NO: 114-1-18TITLE: Implementation and Regulation of Technology in Pharmacy PracticeACTION: PASS WHEREAS, technology is a critical component in the provision of pharmacy and patient care services; and WHEREAS, state boards of pharmacy regulate the practice of pharmacy, and consequently the use of technology in practice; and WHEREAS, challenges exist to effectively regulate the use of technology due […]

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RESOLUTION NO: 114-2-18TITLE: Safety Standards for the Compounding and Dispensing of Compounded Drug ProductsACTION: PASS WHEREAS, the compounding of drug products for patients may include materials that are deemed hazardous by the appropriate state or federal agency or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require black box warnings in their labeling; and WHEREAS, the handling of those types […]

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RESOLUTION NO: 114-3-18TITLE: Electronic Transmission of PrescriptionsACTION: PASS WHEREAS, the electronic transmission of prescriptions from prescribers to pharmacists is a more effective means of transmission compared to a handwritten prescription or verbal order; and WHEREAS, there is evidence that mandating the electronic transmission of prescriptions provides multiple advantages; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NABP collaborate with appropriate stakeholders […]

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RESOLUTION NO: 114-4-18TITLE: Task Force to Develop Regulations Based on Standards of CareACTION: PASS WHEREAS, the practice of pharmacy continues to evolve toward direct patient care; and WHEREAS, in some settings, pharmacists are currently prescribing drugs and devices, ordering and interpreting drug therapy-related tests, and administering drugs; and WHEREAS, technology continues to develop and lead to advancements within […]

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RESOLUTION NO: 114-5-18TITLE: Cooperative Interstate Registration SystemACTION: PASS WHEREAS, state boards of pharmacy are charged with protecting the public health as it relates to patient safety, patient health, and patient services provided by pharmacies and pharmacists; and WHEREAS, the practice of pharmacy has expanded to include dispensing models wherein a single dispensing transaction may extend across state […]

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