Retail Pharmacy Flashcards
What is the NABP?
National board of Pharmacy, they help develop, implement, and enforce standards for the purpose of protecting the public health.
What is PharmD?
a Degree that has replaced the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. Typically a 4 year program that requires at least 2 to 3 years undergrad prior to admittance.
What is the NAPLEX?
North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam.
What is MJPE?
Multi state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam.
What is the ACPE?
American Council of Pharmaceutical Education, where Pharmacists receive continuing education units. Recognized by the state board of Pharmacy.
Name some additional certifications available to Pharmacists.
Pharmacist Diplomate Credential
Specialty Areas managed by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Residencies and Fellowships
MBA public administration and Public health
Master’s and PhD
What are the 6 specialties a pharmacist can earn a specialty certificate in?
Nuclear Pharmacy Nutrition Support Pharmacy Oncology Pharmacy Pharmacotherapy Psychiatric Pharmacy Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
What is the AphA?
the american pharmacists Association, largest established national association for pharmacists.
Publications include; the journal of american pharmacists association and Pharmacy Today newsletter.
What is NACDS?
The National Association of Chain drug Stores, represents views and policy positions of its chain drug stores, supermarkets, and mass merchants with pharmacies.
What is the NCPA?
Founded in 1898 National association of Retail Druggists. Represents the pharmacy owners, managers, and employees of more than 23,000 independent community pharmacies across the United States.
What is NIPCO?
National Accrediting Organization for the Pharmacist care education and training programs.
What is ASHP?
The american Society of Health-System Pharmacists represents Pharmacists who practice in Hospitals, Health Maintenance organizations, and ambulatory clinics.
Retail Pharmacies include…
Drugstore chains Mass Merchandisers Independently owned pharmacies Mail-order services Supermarket Pharmacies
Name other sources of Prescription drugs aside from retail pharmacies.
Patient assistance programs
purchasing pools ie. department of defense or VA
Samples from a physicians office
Name some types of Independent Pharmacies.
Privately Held businesses Single store operations Chains Franchises Independently owned supermarket pharmacies
What percentage of drugs dispensed by independent Pharmacies are generic?
76%
What services have been adopted by independent pharmacies to compete with retail pharmacies?
Delivery durable medical groups compounding immunizations blood pressure monitoring diabetes training
What is compounding?
Medications that are mixed by specially trained, licensed pharmacists for personal use by patients.
Name the types of Chain Pharmacies.
Drug stores
Supermarkets
Mass Merchants with Pharmacies