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FDA
Food and Drug Administration, responsible for regulating drugs and ensuring their safety.
Hatch-Waxman Act
Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984, streamlined the approval process for generic drugs.
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, established privacy standards for patient information.
USP-NF
United States Pharmacopeial Convention's National Formulary, sets standards for drug ingredients and procedures.
Controlled Substances
Drugs that have a high potential for abuse, regulated under the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act.
NDC Number
National Drug Code, a unique identifier for each medication, important for preventing errors.
Patient Confidentiality
The ethical principle that ensures personal patient information is kept private.
Pharmacology
The study of drugs and their interactions in the body.
Drug Quality and Security Act
Legislation that addresses drug compounding and quality standards after contaminated drugs harmed patients.
Aseptic Technique
Practices used in compounding to minimize contamination and ensure sterility.
Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSPs)
Medications that are specifically prepared to meet the needs of individual patients.
Medication Errors
Mistakes in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications that can harm patients.
Gerontological Pharmacy
A specialization in pharmacy focusing on the unique medication needs of elderly patients.
Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
A service that optimizes therapeutic outcomes for patients through comprehensive medication reviews.
Pharmaceutical Equivalent
Drug products that contain the same active ingredient in the same dosage form and strength.
Beyond-Use Date (BUD)
The date after which a compounded preparation should not be used.
Non-sterile Compounding
Preparation of medications that are not intended to be sterile, often customized for individual patients.
Topical Applications
Medications applied directly to a specific area of the skin or mucous membranes.
Bar Code Scanning
A technology used in pharmacies to reduce medication errors by verifying drug dispensed.
MedWatch
FDA's program for reporting adverse effects of drugs and vaccines.
Drug Delivery Systems
Methods of administering drugs which affect the delivery and release of the medication.
Green Pharmacy Practices
Environmentally friendly practices and solutions adopted in pharmacy settings.
Toxicology
Study of the harmful effects of substances on living organisms.
Emesis
The act of vomiting, often a consideration in toxicology and drug administration.
Integrative Medicine
Combining traditional and alternative approaches to enhance patient recovery.
Patient Advocacy
Supporting and representing the patient's needs and rights within healthcare.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Organization that offers national certification exams for pharmacy technicians.
Pharmacokinetics
Study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the body.
Pharmacodynamics
Study of the effects of drugs on the body and the mechanism of their action.
Medication Reconciliation
Process of ensuring accurate and complete medication information transfer during transitions of care.
Controlled Substances Act
Federal legislation that regulates the manufacture and distribution of narcotics and dangerous drugs.
Sterilization Techniques
Methods used to kill or deactivate microorganisms on instruments and surfaces.
Insurance Fraud
Criminal deception intentional to secure unfair or unlawful gain in the insurance sector.
