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NABP e-News: March 04, 2009
NABP Executive Committee OKs Task Force Recommendations; Reports Posted Online
The NABP Executive Committee has approved the recommendations of the following 2008-2009 task forces. The task force reports are posted under News/Press on the NABP Web site.
- Task Force on Uniform Prescription Labeling Requirements
- Task Force on Medication Collection Programs
- Task Force to Review TOEFL iBT Score Requirements
- Task Force to Review Accreditation Standards for Community Pharmacy
NABP Reports 98% of Internet Drug Outlets Out of Compliance with Practice Regulations
In its February 2009 “Internet Drug Outlet Identification Program Progress Report for State and Federal Regulatory Bodies,” NABP reports that 98.31% of the Internet drug outlets it has assessed thus far appear to be operating in conflict with state and federal laws or NABP patient safety and pharmacy practice standards.
The report informs regulators that, as of January 29, NABP has reviewed and verified its assessment of 1,537 sites. Of those sites, 1,511 (98.31%) appear to be out of compliance with program criteria, thereby posing a significant risk to the public health. These sites, 1,362 of which do not require a valid prescription, have been listed as Not Recommended on the NABP Web site.
NABP remains committed to educating patients about the need to exercise caution when buying medicine online and empowering them to make informed choices. More information is available under Internet Pharmacies on the NABP Web site.
Additional Internet Pharmacy Awarded VIPPS Accreditation
NABP recently accredited an additional online pharmacy through its Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites™ (VIPPS®) program. A full listing of VIPPS pharmacies is available under Accreditation Programs on the NABP Web site.
- Group Health Plan, Inc, dba HealthPartners, located in Bloomington, MN, offers various types of health coverage plans including prescription services such as central fill pharmacy and mail order. HealthPartners delivers prescription medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, and other over-the-counter products for select health plans affiliated with Group Health Plan, Inc.
Three Additional Facilities Awarded VAWD Accreditation
NABP recently accredited three additional facilities through its Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors® (VAWD®) program, bringing the total number of accredited facilities to 313 as of February 28, 2009. A full listing of VAWD facilities is available under Accreditation Programs on the NABP Web site.
- Cardinal Health 200, Inc distributes medical supplies, prescription drugs, and vaccines to hospitals, surgical centers, clinical laboratories, clinics, and practitioners’ offices. The company received accreditation for its Salt Lake City, UT facility.
- Cardinal Health 411, Inc distributes prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, and other health items to pharmacies, hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and practitioners’ offices. The company received accreditation for its Denver, CO facility.
- DRx Pharmaceutical Consultants, Inc repackages and relabels prescription and over-the-counter products and then distributes the products to practitioners, clinics, and pharmacies in 43 states. The company received accreditation for its Lake Forest, IL facility.
