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PTCB Laws
Pharmacy Laws and Regulations
| Law or Regulation | Purpose | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) | Gives FDA oversight of the safety of the food, drug, and cosmetics industries. | into effect 1938 |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | Formed to oversee the production and safety of food and drugs in the US. | formed in 1927 |
| The Joint Commission (TJC) | A majority of state governments recognize Joint Commission accreditation as a condition of licensure and the receipt of Medicaid and Medicare reimbursments. Conducts regular inspections of healthcare facilities (incl pharm). | 1951 |
| Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) | Enforce laws relating to drug use, according to the Controlled Substances Act. | 1973 |
| Controlled Substances Act (CSA) | Created 5 Schedules of controlled substances. The DEA and the FDA, determine which substances are added to or removed from the various schedules. | 1970 |
| Prescription Drug Marketing Act | 1. Ensure all marketed drugs are safe and effective 2. Prevent consumer risk from counterfeit, subpotent, expired, misbranded dugs | 1988, modified in 1992 |
| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) | Protect patients' medical information from improper distribution. | enacted 1996, into effect 2003 |