LAW_Pharmacy Practic Word Scramble
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Abbreviation | Spelled out | Purpose |
DEA | Drug Enforcement Agency | enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States |
OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration | assure safe and healthful working conditions |
FTC | Federal Trade Commission | authority over direct-to-consumer advertising |
CMS | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Medicare (elderly and disabled) Medicaid (low income and disabled) CMS covers 100 million people... |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | go to |
USP | U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention | sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements manufactured, distributed and consumed worldwide |
TJC | The Joint Commission | accredits & certifies health care organizations & is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards. |
NABP | National Association of Boards of Pharmacy | protects public health by assisting its member boards of pharmacy and offers programs that promote safe pharmacy practices for the benefit of consumers. |
APhA | American Pharmacy Association | represents more than 62,000 practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in advancing the profession |
ASHP | American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists | more than 44,000 members include pharmacists, student pharmacists, & pharmacy technicians. For 75 years, ASHP has been at the forefront of efforts to improve medication use & enhance patient safety. (accredits training programs such as Missoula College) |
CSA | Controlled Substance Act | Classifies drugs in schedules I-V |
NDC | National Drug Code | AAAAA-BBBBB-CC Numbers in A slots determine manufacturer, B is product name, strength and form, C is package size |
HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act | goal of the law is to make it easier for people to keep health insurance, protect the confidentiality and security of healthcare information and help the healthcare industry control administrative costs |
MMA | Medicare Modernization Act | Medicare Part D and review of medications |
ACA | Affordable Care Act | mandate to ensure healthcare for all |
CPE Monitor | Continuing Pharmacy Education Monitor | tracks pharmacy CE |
FDA | Food and Drug Administration | Protects public by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human & veterinary drugs, biological products, &medical devices; & by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, & products that emit radiation. Also regulates tobacco. |
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