Ch. 2 History of Pharmacy Practice Flashcards
(16 cards)
When was the first official listing of medications made in the US?
in 1820, the United States Pharmacopeia
What is the role of the FDA in pharmaceuticals?
to ensure that all medications available for patients are both safe and effective, to notify patients of recalls, and to provide important drug information
When was the DEA formed?
1973
What was the DEA formed to do?
to direct the manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances
What is the most widely accepted certification exam for pharmacy technicians?
the PTCB
When was the PTCB formed?
1995
When was the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy established?
1904
What is the NABP?
an organization that works with the state boards of pharmacy to protect the health and interests of the public
What is the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?
the first law that regulated the development, compounding, distribution, storage, and dispensing of medication
What is the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act of 1936
an amendment requiring pharmaceutical companies to file an NDA with the FDA for approval before a medication can be distributed to the public
What classes are medications separated into and when were they separated?
the two different classifications are prescription (legend) drugs and non prescription drugs (OTC), separated in the 1940s
What is the Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951?
an amendment stating that dangerous drugs could be sold only on prescription and refills made only on the authorization of a physician
What does the Controlled Substances Act do?
it regulates the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances that have a potential for addiction or abuse
What act classified the five drug schedules?
the CSA
What do the five drug classifications indicate?
their potential for abuse
