Acts, Laws

Regulates marketing & manufacturing

Practice of pharmacy & dispensing functions.

Regulated by the FDA the FDCA elaborated on the 1906 Federal Food Act making misbranding & adulteration illegal. In addition warning labels were added to controlled substances. Cosnetis were added to the drug laws.

Enfotced by the FDA. Also known as The Perscription Amendment put drugs into two categories Legend (Rx) & NonLegend ( OTC)

Regulated by the DEA. Also known as the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) provided that controlled substances are regulated and documented more closely. Stairstep schedule. CI-CV.

Regulated by the DEA. The PPPA was responsible for childproofing medications.

OBRA requires all pharmacists offer counsel (at the time of purchase) to all patients recieving a new perscription.

HIPAA used to make sure a patient was able to continue their insurance even after changing employment. HIPAA ensures the privacy rights of patients are protected.

Due to the use of pseudoephedrine to make methamphetamines, the sale of pseudoephedrine is regulated and harder to obtain in large quantities. 9gm/30days.