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TCE Pharmacy Law
Pharmacy Federal Law
Year & Act/Amendment | Description |
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1906 Federal Food & Drug Act | Enacted to stop the sale of inaccurately labled drugs. Manufactures were required to put truthful information on the label before selling. |
1914 Harrison Narcotic Act | Enacted because of the excessive number of Opium accdicts in the U.S. Individuals could no longer obtain Opium without a prescription |
1938 Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act | Enacted because the earlier federal Food and Drug Act of 1906 was not strict enough and did not include cosmetics. Act requires controlled substances to be labled " Warning: May Be Habit Forming" |
1951 Durham- Humphery Amendent | Introduced legend drugs (prescription only) and OTC (non- prescription). Act requires the labeling "CAUTION: Federal Law Prohibits Dispensing Without a Prescription" |
1962 Kefauver- Harris Amendment | Enacted to ensure the safety and effectiveness of all new drugs on the market. GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) was put into place. |
1967 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | Label must show contents and measurements, all must be in metric and U.S. units. |
1970 Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention & Control Act | The DEA was formed to enforce laws. Scheduled of Controlled Substances was introduced for controlls 1-5. |
1970 The Posion Prevention Packaging Act | Requires manufactures and Pharmacies to place all medications with childproof caps. |
1972 Drug Listing Act | Provides the FDA with a list of all drugs. The Act amends the Food Drug & Cosmetic Act & prevents unfair deceptive packaging & labeling |
1983 Orphan Drug Act | Allowed drug companies to bypass the lengthy time requirements to treat rare diseases |
1987 Prescription Drug And Marketing Act | Enacted to control the use of drugs in Animals. Vets must give a prescription. |
1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA '90) | Pharmacist mus offer counsel |