NABP and DEA Collaboration (Resolution No. 101-7-05)

May 25, 2005 1:24 pm Topics: Resolutions

Resolution No: 101-7-05
Title: NABP and DEA Collaboration
Action: Passed

Whereas, the November 16, 2004 Interim Policy Statement on the dispensing of controlled substances issued by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regarding the postdating of prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances caused substantial confusion among pharmacists, physicians, and patients; and

Whereas, the public health was jeopardized by the delays and disruptions in therapy from this event; and

Whereas, these events may have been avoided if DEA had informed practitioners prior to announcing a policy change;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NABP work with DEA to establish a process to communicate information to and seek information from the boards of pharmacy pertaining to DEA policies on controlled substances prior to adoption and implementation of policies by DEA.

(Resolution passed at NABP’s 101st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA)