History of Medicine and Pharmacy Laws

A collection of vocabulary flashcards focusing on key terms and definitions related to the history of medicine and pharmacy laws.

Hippocrates

Often referred to as the 'Father of Medicine', known for establishing ethical standards in medicine.

ACPE

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, responsible for accrediting pharmacy education programs.

PTCB

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, which administers the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).

FDA

Food and Drug Administration, established to protect public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs.

Pure Food and Drug Act

Legislation aimed at preventing the sale of adulterated or misbranded food and drugs.

Durham-Humphrey Amendment

Requires prescriptions for drugs that are not safe for use without a prescription.

Controlled Substance Act

Legislation that categorized drugs into five schedules based on their potential for abuse and addiction.

Orphan Drug Act

Law providing incentives for the development of drugs to treat rare diseases.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, providing protections for patient privacy and health information.

Combat Methamphetamine Act

Regulates the sale of pseudoephedrine to combat methamphetamine production.