As antibiotic sales soar in relation to public fears about anthrax and other bioterrorism threats, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy ®(NABP®) cautions consumers to buy only from pharmacies they know and trust. NABP urges those purchasing their pharmaceuticals...

The devastating events in New York City, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001, have heightened public awareness and sensitivity to the potential dangers of a terrorist-provoked biodisaster. "Preparing for a Biodisaster," a timely and thought-provoking seminar that will...

Dennis K. McAllister, RPh, member of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, was elected to a three-year term as a member of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's (NABP) Executive Committee during the Association's 97th Annual Meeting, May...

Donna S. Wall, PharmD, president of the Indiana Board of Pharmacy, was elected treasurer of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) during the Association's 97th Annual Meeting, May 5-9, 2001, in Seattle, Wash. Ms Wall comes to the...

Delegates from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's (NABP) member boards of pharmacy adopted eight resolutions at NABP's 97th Annual Meeting in Seattle, Wash, held May 5-9, 2001. The resolutions addressed such issues as mutual recognition of American...

Howard C. Anderson, Jr, RPh, executive director of the North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy, was elected a member of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's (NABP) Executive Committee during the Association's 97th Annual Meeting, May 5-9, 2001,...

Jerry Moore, immediate past president of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), was installed as chairman of the Association's Executive Committee at the conclusion of NABP's 97th Annual Meeting, May 5-9, 2001, in Seattle, Wash. Mr Moore,...

John A. Fiacco, RPh, member of the New York State Board of Pharmacy, was elected president-elect of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) for 2001-2002, during the Association's 97th Annual Meeting, May 5-9, 2001, in Seattle, Wash....

Delegates to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's (NABP) 97th Annual Meeting, held May 5-9, 2001, in Seattle, Wash, elected individuals to fill the president-elect, treasurer, and open member positions on the Association's 2001-2002 Executive Committee. At the...

The 2000-2001 committees and task forces of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) presented the results of their deliberations on Monday, May 7, 2001, during the Association's 97th Annual Meeting in Seattle, Wash. Reports were given by representatives...

Each year NABP selects an individual to serve as its honorary president for the coming year. For the year 2001-2002, NABP's Executive Committee has bestowed this honor on Joseph A. Whaley, Jr, former member of the Georgia State Board of...

Richard K. “Mick” Markuson, RPh, executive director of the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy, began his term as president of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) at the conclusion of the Association's 97th Annual Meeting, May 5-9,...

William T. Winsley, executive director of the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, was elected to a one-year position as a member of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's (NABP) Executive Committee during the Association's 97th Annual Meeting, May 5-9,...

Resolution No. 97-7B-01 Title: Recognition Resolution Action: Passed Whereas, the members listed here have made significant contributions to NABP, the protection of the public health, and the profession of pharmacy: James T. Arnold (KY) Georgette Erskine Graves (TX) Vincent “Skipper”...

Resolution No. 97-7A-01 Title: Recognition Resolution Action: Passed Whereas, Richard L. Ross and Fred T. Mahaffey have made significant contributions to NABP, the protection of the public health, and the profession of pharmacy: and Whereas, NABP and its member boards...

Resolution No. 97-6-01 Title: Recognition Resolution – David R. Work Action: Passed Whereas, David R. Work, Executive Director, North Carolina Board of Pharmacy, has created and maintained a historical pictorial of NABP meetings throughout the years and has generously shared...

Resolution No. 97-05-01 Title: Drug Product Formulation Changes Action: Passed Whereas, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the manufacture of drugs and the boards of pharmacy regulate the practice of pharmacy; and Whereas, the boards of pharmacy are dedicated to...

Resolution No. 97-4-01 Title: Opposition to Mandated Tablet Splitting Action: Passed Whereas, insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers are advocating and mandating that practitioners prescribe and pharmacists dispense dosages of medications that may require the patient to physically split the...

Resolution No. 97-3-01 Title: Uniform Definition of “Live” Continuing Education Action: Passed Whereas, a number of state boards of pharmacy require that pharmacists, as a condition of relicensure, participate in “live programs” for continuing education; and Whereas, those definitions of...

Resolution No. 97-2-01 TITLE: Task Force to Study the Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions and Prescription Information via Electronic Devices Action: Passed Whereas, the electronic transmission of prescriptions and prescription information is an increasing activity in the practice of pharmacy; and...

Resolution No. 97-1-01 Title: Mutual Recognition of American and Canadian Accredited Educational Programs Action: Passed Whereas, state boards of pharmacy possess the authority and responsibility for assuring the competency of individuals authorized to practice pharmacy in their respective states; and...

Former National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Executive Director Emeritus Fred T. Mahaffey, PharmD, was awarded the American Pharmaceutical Association's (APhA) Hugo H. Schaefer Award, at the APhA's 148th Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Francisco, Calif, March 16-20,...

Whether you enjoy swinging a five iron, jogging, or walking, you can enjoy fresh air, exercise, and camaraderie at the Annual Golf Tournament and Fun Run/Walk planned during the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's (NABP) 97th Annual Meeting May...

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) will offer three tracks of continuing pharmaceutical education programming at its 97th Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held May 5-9, 2001, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers in Seattle, Wash....

In addition to timely continuing educational programs, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's (NABP) 97th Annual Meeting May 5-9, 2001, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, Seattle, Wash offers participants the opportunity to learn more about the Association...

Walgreens.com is the most recent online pharmacy to receive Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites™ (VIPPS™) certification from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). Walgreens.com is located at www.walgreens.com. “NABP is pleased to award VIPPS certification to Walgreens.com,” says...

In response to requests from its member boards, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) will offer a pre-meeting seminar, entitled Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery: A Certificate Program for Pharmacists, on Saturday, May 5, 2001, during its Annual Meeting in...

While National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's (NABP) members spend their day attending stimulating continuing pharmacy education sessions and seminars, their spouses and guests will have a variety of activities to choose from during NABP's 97th Annual Meeting to be...

In a world of an increasing demand for quality pharmacy care, a wide range of regulatory approaches and innovations will be discussed at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's (NABP) 97th Annual Meeting of May 5-9, 2001, at the...

NABP's 97th Annual Meeting to Feature Renowned Oceanographer Dr Robert D. Ballard as Keynote Speaker The Titanic, the Lusitania, the Yorktown, the Andrea Doria, and the Bismarck have at least one thing in common: they all have been located by...

NABP Awards VIPPS Certification to Eckerd.com Eckerd.com is the most recent online pharmacy to receive Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites™ (VIPPS™) certification from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). Eckerd's Web site is located at www.eckerd.com. "NABP is...