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Regulatory Bodies
Assist in adminstration/enforcement of the laws relating to pharmacy
Term | Definition |
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State Boards of Pharmacy (BOP) | Establish state-specific pharm. laws and regulations. Administer licensure/certificates, board exams |
Drug Enforcement Administration | Enforcing controlled substance legislature |
Food and Drug Administration | Enforces safety and effectiveness. |
MedWatch | used by FDA receive info about adverse events or product problems. |
The Joint Commission | Accredits and certifies healthcare organizations in the U.S. |
United States Pharmacopeia Act | Sets standards for all Rx, OTC medications, dietary supplements, manufactured/sold in US related to : quality, purity, strength, consistency |
USP-797 Act | Sets standards for sterile compounding |
National Association of the Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) | Assists BOP in states to protect public health by developing uniform standards. |