Pharmacy Organizations

FDA

• Food and Drug Administration

• Protects public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and animal drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation

NABP

• The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

• A professional organization that works with state boards of pharmacy to protect public health and ensure patient safety in the realm of prescription drugs.

• Helps support patient and prescription drug safety, through innovative programs and services.

DEA

• The Drug Enforcement Administration

• Enforces the U.S controlled substances laws and regulations and aims to reduce the supply and demand for such substances

BOP

• Board of Pharmacy

• Refers to a regulatory body that oversees the practice of pharmacy within a specific state or jurisdiction

NRC

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission

• U.S federal agency responsible for regulating civilian use of nuclear materials and facilities to protect public health and safety and the environment

ISMP

• Institute for Safe Medication Practices

• Non-profit organization focused on preventing medication errors and promoting safe medication practices

TJC

• The Joint Commission

• Helps ensure high quality, safe patient care by setting standards and evaluating organizations against those standards.

REMS

• Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy

• A program required by the U.S Food and Drug Administration for certain medication with serious safety concerns

INDAs

• Investigational New Drug Application

• A request to the FDA to allow testing of a new drug or biological product in humans.