NABP to Launch New Computerized FPGEE at April 2009 Administration
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As advancements in secure testing technology continue, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®)… more »
Articles Posted in 2008
NABP e-News: December 11, 2008
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NABP Awards DMEPOS Accreditation to SUPERVALU PHARMACIES NABP recently accredited SUPERVALU PHARMACIES®, owned and operated… more »
NABP Awards DMEPOS Accreditation to SUPERVALU PHARMACIES®
SUPERVALU Meets CMS Quality Standards for Distributing DMEPOS Products
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The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) is pleased to announce that SUPERVALU PHARMACIES,… more »
Kentucky News: Do You Drink Too Much?
Topics: Addiction Recovery
Published in the December 2008 Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The one or two glasses… more »
Kansas News: Prescriptions for Obesity
Topics: Controlled Substances, Prescriptions
Published in the December 2008 Kansas State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter In March 2007, the… more »
Kansas News: Unused Medication Act
Published in the December 2008 Kansas State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The 2008 Legislature passed… more »
Kansas News: Changes in Incident Reporting
Published in the December 2008 Kansas State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter On September 24, 2008,… more »
Idaho News: Authorization to "Refill" Received Via Fax
Topics: Controlled Substances, Prescriptions
Published in the December 2008 Idaho State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Rule 447.03 requires that… more »
Idaho News: Prescription Drug Disposal by Hospice Employees
Published in the December 2008 Idaho State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Hospice agencies are licensed… more »
Idaho News: Changes Pharmacists May Make to Schedule II Prescriptions
Topics: Controlled Substances, Prescriptions
Published in the December 2008 Idaho State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter On November 19, 2007,… more »
Delaware News: Robberies in the Pharmacy
Topics: Diversion
Published in the December 2008 Delaware State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Delaware has been inundated with… more »
Vermont News: Physician Assistants
Topics: Prescribing Authority
Published in the December 2008 Vermont Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The National Association of Physician… more »
Vermont News: Emergency Drug Kits in Long-Term Care Facilities
Topics: Long-Term Care Facility
Published in the December 2008 Vermont Board of Pharmacy Newsletter As there has been some… more »
NABP e-News: November 26, 2008
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FDA Opens Inspection Office in China Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opened a branch inspection… more »
NABP e-News: November 12, 2008
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FDA Seizes Contaminated Heparin from Cincinnati ManufacturerUnited States Marshals have seized 11 lots of heparin… more »
Ohio News: Electronic Prescribing Issues
Published in the November 2008 Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter On June 27, 2008,… more »
Oregon News: Labeling Errors
Topics: Medication Errors, Prescription Label
Published in the November 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter An interesting and completely… more »
Oregon News: Refill Authorization
Topics: Prescription Refills
Published in the November 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Recent confusion has been… more »
Oregon News: Emergency Schedule II Prescriptions
Topics: Controlled Substances
Published in the November 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Approximately one year ago,… more »
Oregon News: Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians
Topics: Pharmacy Technicians
Published in the November 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The transition from pharmacy… more »
Alabama News: FDA Amendments Act of 2007
Topics: Prescriptions
Published in the November 2008 Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter For further information, refer… more »
Alabama News: Alabama Reciprocates with Florida
Topics: License Transfer
Published in the November 2008 Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Alabama and Florida licensed… more »
NABP e-News: October 29, 2008
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FDA Issues Final Rule Requiring Toll-Free Number on Medication Labeling Food and Drug Administration (FDA)… more »
NABP Findings Underscore Dangers of Purchasing Prescription Medicine Online and from Foreign Sources
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With the number of visitors to Internet drug outlets nearly tripling in the last year,… more »
NABP e-News: October 15, 2008
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Drug Spam Network Busted; TV Newscasts Feature NABP A federal judge in Chicago, IL, has… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2174 - Reciprocity of Florida Licenses to Practice Pharmacy
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Reprinted from the October 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. For many years, the… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2173 - Importance of Confirming Pharmacists' Identity and Credentials
Topics: Pharmacists
Reprinted from the October 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Making sure that the… more »
Washington News: Department of Health Prepares to Implement Prescription Monitoring Program
Topics: Prescription Monitoring Program
Published in the October 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Department of Health… more »
New Jersey News: Recognizing Fraudulent Prescriptions
Topics: Controlled Substances, Counterfeit Drugs
Reprinted from the October 2008 New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Fraudulent prescriptions for controlled… more »
New Jersey News: Storage and Dispensing of High-Alert Medications
Topics: Medication Errors, Prescriptions
Reprinted from the October 2008 New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The National Coordinating Council… more »
Minnesota News: The Internet and the Abuse of Prescription Drugs (Part 1)
Reprinted from the October 2008 Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. As noted in this issue’s… more »
Nevada News: Technician Diversion
Topics: Technicians
Reprinted from the October 2008 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Recent articles in the… more »
Nevada News: Did You Know?
Topics: Continuing Education
Reprinted from the October 2008 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Drug companies now spend… more »
Nevada News: Inspector's Corner
Topics: Controlled Substances, Prescriptions
Reprinted from the October 2008 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The scenario is as… more »
Montana News: Medicaid Tamper-Resistant Prescription Information
Topics: Tamper-Resistant Prescription
Reprinted from the October 2008 Montana Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The following information was supplied… more »
Montana News: Handling Fraudulent Prescriptions
Topics: Practitioner/Prescriber, Prescriptions
Reprinted from the October 2008 Montana Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Sooner or later every pharmacist… more »
Washington News: Medicaid Tamper-Resistant Prescriptions
Topics: Tamper-Resistant Prescription
Published in the October 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Note: Effective October 1,… more »
Washington News: Pharmacy Technician National Standardized Certification Exam
Topics: Pharmacy Technicians
Published in the October 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Washington State Board… more »
NABP e-News: October 1, 2008
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California Awareness Project Aims to Divert Pharmaceuticals from Water Supply State and local officials in… more »
NABP e-News: September 17, 2008
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Rx Response Provides Communication Aid in Crisis Situations Along with high wind and heavy rain,… more »
NABP Symposium to Provide Forum for Attendees to Investigate and Discuss Anti-counterfeiting Efforts, Explore Establishment of BTC Drug Class
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Attendees of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) 2008 Symposium will have the… more »
Oren M. Peacock, Jr, RPh, NABP Executive Committee Chair, Receives Prestigious Harold W. Pratt Award from NACDS
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Oren M. Peacock, Jr, RPh, chairperson of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®)… more »
NABP e-News: September 4, 2008
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Model Act Revisions Address Distribution of Drugs; Quality, Safety in Patient Care NABP recently amended… more »
Vermont News: When is an Expiration Date Required on the Label?
Topics: Prescription Label
Published in the September 2008 Vermont Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Vermont does require any medication… more »
Vermont News: Registration Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacist Interns
Topics: Technicians
Published in the September 2008 Vermont Board of Pharmacy Newsletter All persons performing duties that… more »
Vermont News: New Laws Regarding Schedule II Drugs
Topics: Controlled Substances, Prescriptions
Published in the September 2008 Vermont Board of Pharmacy Newsletter (Title 18 VSA §4215. Authorized… more »
Vermont News: Faxing Prescriptions Explanation of Current Law
Topics: Prescriptions
Published in the September 2008 Vermont Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Note: Rules about electronic transmissions… more »
Kentucky News: Changes to Controlled Substance Prescriptions
Topics: Controlled Substances, Prescriptions
Published in the September 2008 Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Newsletter KRS 217.216, 218A.180(4), and 902… more »
Kentucky News: Alcoholism
Topics: Addiction Recovery
Published in the September 2008 Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Newsletter This is one definition of… more »
New Mexico News: Electronic Controlled Substance Prescriptions
Published in the September 2008 New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Newsletter An electronically generated controlled… more »
Idaho News: Physician Assistants
Topics: Prescribing Authority
Published in the September 2008 Idaho Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Physician assistants (PAs) are able… more »
New Mexico News: Regulation Changes
Topics: Drug Utilization Review
Published in the September 2008 New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Pharmacy Regulation, Part… more »
Idaho News: 2008 Statute and Rule Changes
Published in the September 2008 Idaho Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Rule 464. Filling Controlled Substance… more »
Delaware News: Substitution
Topics: Brand Name/Generic
Published in the September 2008 Delaware State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Food and Drug Administration… more »
Delaware News: Controlled Substance Issues Frequently Asked Questions
Topics: Controlled Substances, Prescriptions
Published in the September 2008 Delaware State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Transfer of Controlled Substances… more »
Delaware News: Pharmacist-In-Charge Changes
Topics: Pharmacist-In-Charge
Published in the September 2008 Delaware State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Whenever the pharmacist-in-charge (PIC)… more »
NABP e-News: August 21, 2008
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Appellate Court Ruling Upholds Injunction of FDA Pedigree Rule The US Court of Appeals for… more »
NABP e-News: August 6, 2008
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New and Improved NABP e-News Now Available by Subscription With this issue, NABP unveils a… more »
Ohio News: Physician Assistant Prescribing
Topics: Prescribing Authority
Published in the August 2008 Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Physician assistant (PA) prescribing… more »
Ohio News: Optometrists and Controlled Substances
Published in the August 2008 Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Ohio State Board… more »
Oregon News: Message from the President - Patient Safety
Topics: Medication Errors, Patient Safety
Published in the August 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter High-profile cases over the… more »
Alabama News: George T. Grubbs Receives 2008 Lester E. Hosto Inspector Distinguished Service Award
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Published in the August 2008 Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter George T. Grubbs serves… more »
Oregon News: Patient Counseling and Changes in Generic Manufacturer
Topics: Patient Counseling, Pharmacy Technicians
Published in the August 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Another topic demanding much… more »
Alabama News: Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Topics: Continuing Education
Published in the August 2008 Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Effective August 1, 2007,… more »
Montana News: Dispensing of Outpatient Medications in Emergency Department by Licensed Nurses
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Reprinted from the August 2008 Montana Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. July 2008 Joint Position Statement… more »
NABP e-News: July 23, 2008
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District Court Ruling Overturned in Pharmacy Compounding CaseThe US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, on… more »
NABP e-News: July 09, 2008
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DEA Publishes Proposed Rule on Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances On June 27, 2008, Drug… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2170 - Pharmacist Administration of the Zoster Vaccine
Topics: Vaccinations
Reprinted from the July 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Rule .2507 governing pharmacist-administered… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2168 - Changes to ACPE Numbering System
Reprinted from the July 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The Accreditation Council for… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2167 - Pharmacist to Technician Ratios
Topics: Pharmacies, Pharmacy Technicians
Reprinted from the July 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Board staff reminds pharmacist… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2166 - Technician Diversion and Pharmacist Manager Responsibility
Topics: Pharmacy Technicians
Reprinted from the July 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Board staff continues to… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2165 - Prescriptions for Methadone at 40 mg Strengths
Topics: Pain Management, Prescriptions
Reprinted from the July 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. A number of pharmacists… more »
New Jersey News: Medicare Standards for E-Prescribing
Reprinted from the July 2008 New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The Centers for Medicare… more »
New Jersey News: Registration of Out-of-State Pharmacies
Topics: Pharmacies, Pharmacy Licenses
Reprinted from the July 2008 New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The application for the… more »
Washington News: National Standardized Examination for Pharmacy Technician Certification
Topics: Pharmacy Technicians
Published in the July 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Washington State Board… more »
Minnesota News: The Health Professionals Services Program
Topics: Patient Safety, Pharmacy Staff
Reprinted from the July 2008 Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The Board typically investigates at… more »
Minnesota News: 2008 Legislation Affecting Pharmacy
Reprinted from the July 2008 Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Several laws were passed this… more »
Nevada News: The Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange
Topics: Vaccinations
Reprinted from the July 2008 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. As pharmacists increase their… more »
South Dakota News: Pharmacy Workforce Facts
Topics: Pharmacies, Pharmacy Staff
Published in the July 2008 South Dakota State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter As of May… more »
Oklahoma News: Citizenship Affidavit Now Required
Topics: Pharmacist License
Published in the July 2008 Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Effective November 1, 2007,… more »
NABP Creates Middle Tier for Unaccredited Internet Pharmacies That Appear to Comply with Pharmacy Laws, Practice Standards
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Beginning in July 2008, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) will add a… more »
NABP e-News: June 25, 2008
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NABP Creates Mid-Level Category of Web Sites Selling Prescription Medications Beginning in July 2008, NABP… more »
NABP Awards DMEPOS Accreditation to First Supermarket Pharmacy
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Publix Super Markets Meets CMS Quality Standards for Distributing DMEPOS ProductsThe National Association of Boards… more »
NABP e-News: June 12, 2008
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Study Results Fuel Concerns over Safety, Efficacy of Foreign Drugs Purchased Online According to study… more »
Vermont News: Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances
Published in the June 2008 Vermont Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Is it legal for a… more »
Kansas News: 2008 Legislative Changes
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Published in the June 2008 Kansas State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Kansas legislature passed… more »
Idaho News: Online, 24/7 Access to Prescription Monitoring Program Data
Topics: Prescription Monitoring Program
Published in the June 2008 Idaho Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Board of Pharmacy has… more »
Kentucky News: Psuedoephedrine Sales Electronically
Topics: Pseudoephedrine
Published in the June 2008 Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The passage of SB 88… more »
Kentucky News: Legislation Update 2008
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Published in the June 2008 Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Newsletter House Bill (HB) 328 (sponsored… more »
NABP e-News: May 28, 2008
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NABP 104th Annual Meeting Election Results, Officers’ Reports Available Online During the NABP 104th Annual… more »
NABP 2008-2009 Executive Committee Inaugurated at 104th Annual Meeting in Baltimore
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Delegates to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) 104th Annual Meeting, held May… more »
Oren M. Peacock, Jr, RPh, Assumes Chair of NABP 2008-2009 Executive Committee, Receives Presidentís Award
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Oren M. Peacock, Jr, RPh, immediate past president of the National Association of Boards of… more »
Richard A. “Rich” Palombo, RPh, Begins Term as NABP President During the Association’s 104th Annual Meeting
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Richard A. “Rich” Palombo, RPh, began his term as president of the National Association of… more »
Gary A. Schnabel, RPh, RN, Oregon Pharmacist, Elected NABP President-elect at Association's 104th Annual Meeting
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Gary A. Schnabel, RPh, RN, Oregon pharmacist, was elected to serve as the 2008-2009 president-elect… more »
William T. “Bill” Winsley, MS, RPh, Elected NABP Treasurer at Association’s 104th Annual Meeting
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William T. “Bill” Winsley, MS, RPh, was elected to serve as the 2008-2009 treasurer of… more »
Michael A. Burleson, RPh, Elected to Serve as Member of NABP Executive Committee at Associationís 104th Annual Meeting
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Michael A. Burleson, RPh, was elected to serve a three-year member term, representing District 3,… more »
Gregory Braylock, Sr, RPh, Elected to Serve as Member of NABP Executive Committee at Associationís 104th Annual Meeting
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Gregory Braylock, Sr, RPh, was elected to serve a three-year member term, representing District 4,… more »
Hal Wand, MBA, RPh, Elected to Serve as Member of NABP Executive Committee at Associationís 104th Annual Meeting
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Hal Wand, MBA, RPh, was elected to serve a three-year member term, representing District 8,… more »
NABP Honors Leaders at the Forefront of Public Health Protection at Association's 104th Annual Meeting
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The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) honored leaders in the protection of public… more »
NABP Executive Committee Names 2008 Honorary President Charles C. ìCurtî Barr, PharmD, RP
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Each year the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) Executive Committee selects an… more »
Delegates Approve Eight Resolutions at the NABP 104th Annual Meeting
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Association to collaborate with stakeholders to develop statutory authority to establish a behind-the-counter drug… more »
Recognition Resolution (Resolution No. 104-8-08)
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Resolution No.: 104-8-08 Title: Recognition Resolution Action: Passed Whereas, the individuals listed here have made… more »
Teen Medication Abuse (Resolution No. 104-7-08)
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Resolution No.: 104-7-08 Title: Teen Medication Abuse Action: Passed Whereas, abuse of medications by teens… more »
Behind-the-Counter Class of Drugs (Resolution No. 104-6-08)
Topics: Resolutions
Resolution No.: 104-6-08 Title: Behind-the-Counter Class of Drugs Action: Passed Whereas, the United States Food… more »
Task Force on Medication Collection Programs (Resolution No. 104-05-08)
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Resolution Number: 104-5-08 Title: Task Force on Medication Collection Programs Action: Passed Whereas, unused, unwanted,… more »
Task Force on Standardized Pharmacy Technician Education and Training (Resolution No. 104-4-08)
Topics: Resolutions, technicians
Resolution No.: 104-4-08 Title: Task Force on Standardized Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Action: Passed… more »
Task Force on Uniform Prescription Labeling Requirements (Resolution Number: 104-3-08)
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Resolution Number: 104-3-08 Title: Task Force on Uniform Prescription Labeling Requirements Action: Passed Whereas, concerns… more »
Standardized Internship Registration (Resolution No. 104-2-08)
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Resolution Number: 104-2-08 Title: Standardized Internship Registration Action: Passed Whereas, there is an identified need… more »
Tall Man Letter Utilization for Look-Alike Drug Names (Resolution Number: 104-1-08)
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Resolution Number: 104-1-08 Title: “TALL MAN” Letter Utilization for Look-Alike Drug Names Action: Passed Whereas,… more »
NABP Names 79 Internet Drug Outlets Operating in Conflict with Patient Safety and Pharmacy Practice Standards
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On May 16, 2008, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) launched the Internet… more »
NABP e-News: May 15, 2008
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Hospitals Continue to Administer Recalled Heparin Products to Patients; FDA Urges Removal Despite 81 deaths… more »
Ohio News: Optometrist Prescribing Changes
Topics: Prescribing Authority
Published in the May 2008 Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The legislature recently revised… more »
Ohio News: Physician Assistant Prescribing
Topics: Prescribing Authority
Published in the May 2008 Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Physician assistant (PA) prescribing… more »
Oregon News: Oregon PRN
Topics: Pharmacist Recovery Network
Published in the May 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Oregon Pharmacy Recovery… more »
Oregon News: Do You Know Why You Are Taking This Medication
Topics: Medication Errors, Patient Counseling
Published in the May 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The most common consumer… more »
Oregon News: Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads
Topics: Tamper-Resistant Prescription
Published in the May 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Following a six-month delay… more »
Alabama News: Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Continuing Education Approval
Topics: Continuing Education
Published in the May 2008 Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Alabama State Board… more »
NABP e-News: May 1, 2008
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Insurance Coalition Looks to Pharmacies, Regulators to Reduce Drug Diversion, AbuseA recent report by the… more »
2007-2008 Report of the Second Task Force on Prescription Drug Diversion from Common Carriers
Topics: Committee and Task Force Reports
The Task Force on Prescription Drug Diversion from Common Carriers met April 21-22, 2008. Task… more »
2007-2008 Report of the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws
Topics: Committee and Task Force Reports
The 2007-2008 Committee on Constitution and Bylaws met via teleconference on April 4, 2008. The… more »
NABP e-News: April 16, 2008
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Senate Passes Bill to Restrict Distribution of Controlled Substances through Internet PharmaciesOn April 1, 2008,… more »
Louisiana News: Louisiana Needs You
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(08-04-292) Published in the April 2008 Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Louisiana Department of… more »
NABP e-News: April 3, 2008
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California Board Delays Implementation of e-Pedigree Requirement On March 25, 2008, the California State Board… more »
Indiana Adopts Legislation to Combat Illegitimate Online Pharmacies, Protect Residents from Counterfeit Drugs
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Ordering prescription drugs online can be safe and convenient when patients use legitimate online pharmacies,… more »
Washington News: Automated/Electronic Record Keeping and Prescription Storage Systems
Published in the April 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Board recently reviewed… more »
Montana News: "Office Use" Prescriptions
Reprinted form the April 2008 Montana Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. A recent question to the… more »
Montana News: New DEA rule regarding Multiple Prescriptions for Schedule II Controlled Substances
Topics: Controlled Substances, Prescriptions
Reprinted form the April 2008 Montana Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. DEA has issued a final… more »
South Dakota News: Multiple Schedule II Prescriptions
Topics: Controlled Substances, Prescriptions
Published in the April 2008 South Dakota State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Effective December 19,… more »
Montana News: Fraudulent Prescriptions
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Reprinted form the April 2008 Montana Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Every so often the… more »
Montana News: Damaged Veins Heal Faster with Heparin Treatment
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Reprinted form the April 2008 Montana Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. A commonly used medication… more »
New Jersey News: New Jersey Senate Bill 1604
Topics: Electronic Prescriptions
Reprinted form the April 2008 New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. New Jersey Senate Bill… more »
New Jersey News: Erratum Regarding the Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
Topics: Pharmacy Technicians
Reprinted form the April 2008 New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The January New Jersey… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2164 - Changes to Schedule II Prescriptions
Topics: Controlled Substances
Reprinted from the April 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The frequently asked questions… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2162 - Internet Veterinary Pharmacies
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Reprinted from the April 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Effective April 1, 2007,… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2161 - Tamper Proof Rx Pad Requirement for Medicaid Prescriptions Now Effective
Topics: Tamper-Resistant Prescription
Reprinted from the April 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Barring unforeseen developments between… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2160 - Compounding OTC Products
Topics: Compounding, Over-the-Counter, Prescription Label
Reprinted from the April 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. North Carolina Board of… more »
Minnesota News: Pharmacist Participation in Managing and Modifying Drug Therapy
Topics: Prescribing Authority
Reprinted from the April 2008 Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Minnesota Statutes §151.01, subd. 27… more »
Minnesota News: Facsimile Transmission of Prescriptions Written or Printed on Tamper-Resistant Paper
Reprinted from the April 2008 Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Last year, Congress enacted a… more »
Nevada News: Prescription Refills
Reprinted form the April 2008 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Board staff often gets… more »
Nevada News: An Odd Diversion
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Reprinted form the April 2008 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Odd as it may… more »
Nevada News: Schedule II Issues
Topics: Prescriptions
Reprinted form the April 2008 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Effective December 19, 2007,… more »
Nevada News: Return of Unit Dose Medications
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Reprinted form the April 2008 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. It has been brought… more »
Washington News: Methamphetamine Work Group
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Published in the April 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Many states, including Washington,… more »
NABP 104th Annual Meeting Offers Attendees Up to Nine Hours of CPE Credit While Learning from Experts in the Pharmacy Profession
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Attendees of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) 104th Annual Meeting have the… more »
NABP e-News: March 20, 2008
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NABP Convenes Stakeholder Teleconference to Set Internet Pharmacy Standards NABP convened a teleconference on March… more »
NABP Supports White House’s Commitment to End Illegal Internet Drug Sales
Association Developing New Internet Drug Distributor Identification Program
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Prescription pain killers are now only second to marijuana in the nation’s drug abuse problem.… more »
NABP e-News: March 5, 2008
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Proposed Federal Legislation Would Mandate Electronic Prescriptions In December 2007, the Medicare Electronic Medication and… more »
Kentucky News: Revisions to USP Chapter 797 (Sterile Compounding)
Topics: Compounding
Published in the March 2008 Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Newsletter After nearly thirty (30) months in… more »
Idaho News: Multiple Schedule II Prescriptions
Topics: Controlled Substances, Prescriptions
Published in the March 2008 Idaho Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Effective December 19, 2007, DEA… more »
Kentucky News: KASPER Data Collection Update
Published in the March 2008 Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Newsletter On February 18, 2008, all… more »
Kansas News: Change of PIC Requires Inventory of Controlled Substances
Topics: Pharmacist-In-Charge
Published in the March 2008 Kansas State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Board recently amended… more »
New Mexico News: Excessive Pseudoephedrine Purchases?
Topics: Pseudoephedrine
Published in the March 2008 New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The New Mexico Board… more »
Maine News: Reminder - Implementation of Barrier, Alarm, and Security Camera Requirement
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Published in the March 2008 Maine Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Implementation of Board Rule Chapter… more »
Delaware News: Electronic Transmission of Controlled Substance Prescriptions
Published in the March 2008 Delaware State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter There have been a… more »
NABP 104th Annual Meeting Provides Attendees with Important Business Sessions, Timely CPE, and Several Networking Opportunities
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Held in the heart of Baltimore, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP® )… more »
NABP e-News February 21, 2008
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NABP to Launch Pharmacy Curriculum Outcomes Assessment ProgramNABP will launch its Pharmacy Curriculum Outcomes Assessment™… more »
NABP e-News February 07, 2008
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USP Hosts Free Webinar on Revised Chapter 797 Compounding Standards United States Pharmacopeia (USP) will… more »
Missouri News: Waivers Required to Employ Certain Individuals
Topics: Controlled Substances
Published in the February 2008 Missouri Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Any pharmacy or drug distributor… more »
Missouri News: Compounded Drug Testing Report for Fiscal Year 2007
Topics: Compounding
Published in the February 2008 Missouri Board of Pharmacy Newsletter As part of a program… more »
Alabama News: 680-X-2-.12 Supervising Pharmacist - Amended
Topics: Pharmacists
Published in the February 2008 Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter (1) The supervising pharmacist… more »
Alabama News: Multiple Schedule II Prescriptions
Topics: Controlled Substances
Published in the February 2008 Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Effective December 19, 2007,… more »
Oregon News: No Longer the BME
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Published in the February 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter On January 1, 2008,… more »
Oregon News: Temperature Controls
Topics: Inspection
Published in the February 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Board’s inspectors continue… more »
Oregon News: Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances
Topics: Electronic Prescriptions
Published in the February 2008 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Considering the recent influx… more »
2007-2008 Report of the Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation
Topics: Committee and Task Force Reports
The Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation met on January 24-25, 2008. The members of the Committee… more »
NABP e-News January 23, 2008
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FDA Advises against Using OTC Cold Medicines in Children Younger than 2 Food and Drug… more »
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle Examines Americaís Health Care System at 104th Annual Meeting
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A dynamic and influential party leader who has cultivated a legacy as a tireless… more »
NABP e-News January 10, 2008
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CMS Announces MSAs, Product Categories for Round Two of DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Centers for Medicare… more »
Washington News: Changes in Naturopathy Law and Rules
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Published in the January 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter In November 2007 the… more »
Washington News: Pharmaceutical Services in Correctional Facilities - Rule Update
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Published in the January 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter On July 5, 2007,… more »
Montana News: Methadone Hydrochloride Tablets USP 40 mg (Dispersible)
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Reprinted from the January 2008 Montana Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. As of January 1, 2008,… more »
Montana News: Requirements for CEAC Approval of Educational Programs
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Reprinted from the January 2008 Montana Board of Pharmacy Newsletter.A review of the requirements for… more »
South Dakota News: Change in Board of Pharmacy Web Site
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Published in the January 2008 South Dakota State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Recently the state… more »
Washington News: Tamper-Resistant Prescription Requirements
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Published in the January 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Starting April 1, 2008,… more »
New Jersey News: Senate Bill 1195 Signed by Governor Corzine
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Reprinted from the January 2008 New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Senate Bill 1195 was… more »
New Jersey News: Telephone Prescriptions from an "Agent"
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Reprinted from the January 2008 New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. There continues to be… more »
New Jersey News: DEA Update - Multiple Prescription Rule
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Reprinted from the January 2008 New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Even though the change… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2158 - Frequently Asked Questions Module Available for Free and Charitable Pharmacy Clinics
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Reprinted from the January 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The North Carolina Association… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2157 - Dispensing of Prescription Drug Samples by Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
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Reprinted from the January 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The Board has received… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2156 - Reporting of Disasters, Accidents, Thefts, or Emergencies that May Affect the Strength, Purity, or Labeling of Drugs and Devices
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Reprinted from the January 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The Pharmacy Practice Act… more »
North Carolina News: Item 2155 - DEA Adopts Rule Allowing Multiple Prescriptions for Schedule II Controlled Substances
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Reprinted from the January 2008 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The Drug Enforcement Administration… more »
Minnesota News: DEA Adopts Rule Change Regarding Schedule II Prescriptions
Reprinted from the January 2008 Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Drug Enforcement Administration adopted the… more »
Washington News: New Washington Law Limits Mercury in Vaccines
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Published in the January 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter As of July 1,… more »
Washington News: New Federal Drug Enforcement Rules - Multiple Prescriptions
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Published in the January 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter DEA amended regulations to… more »
Nevada News: Safety Information Regarding Fentora (Fentanyl Buccal Tablets)
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Reprinted from the January 2008 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Some serious adverse events… more »
Washington News: New Licensing System for Health Professions
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Published in the January 2008 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Washington State Department… more »
Oklahoma News: From the Inspectors
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Published in the January 2008 Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Mid-Level Practitioner Update: Physician… more »
Oklahoma News: Internet Pharmacy Faxes
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Published in the January 2008 Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Board has received… more »