Regulatory and Other Pharmacy Agencies

Question 1

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

Answer 1

-located in Illinois
-assure and advance excellence in pharmacy education
-10 appointed volunteer directors who serve 3 year terms
-includes (APhA x3, NABP x3, AACP x3, ACE x1)
-makes standards for pharmacy schools

Question 2

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

Answer 2

-Located in Illinois
-assists member boards and jurisdictions for purpose of protecting the public health
-Vision: Novating And collaBorating today for a safer Public health tomorrow
-licensure, exams, accrediation
-executive committee of 4 officers, 8 members
-ND is in District V (of 8 total)
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Question 3

North Dakota Board of Pharmacy (NDBoP)

Answer 3

-since 1890
-7 appointed members, 5 licensed pharmacists, 1 tech, 1 public rep
-5 year terms
-licensure, discipline, inspection, training, monitoring
-administer PDMP

Question 4

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)

Answer 4

-2005
-protect public from drug diversion and misuse
-HIPAA compliant database for C2-5
-pharmacies must upload controlled logs daily

Question 5

Drug Repository Program

Answer 5

-2007
-collects and distributes unused medications so they can be redispensed to those in need
-maintain records for 2 years
-fee can only be 2.5 times Medication dispensing fee (about $11)

Question 6

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

Answer 6

-1951
-Located in Illinois
-nations oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare
-accreditation is optional except for ND state hospital
-certification reflects an organizations commitment to meeting certain performance standards
-inspections and certifications (wont leave until they find something)

Question 7

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

Answer 7

-created by president Nixon to combat war on drugs
-1973
-We are in Chicago division
-Enforce controlled substance laws
-investigate/prosecute those who violate the controlled substances act
-take back program

Question 8

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer 8

-1848
-responsible for public health by assuring safety, efficacy, and security of drugs and other products
-nations counterterrorism capability
-MedWatch