Title: (Optional) Explain current state and federal regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-I) > Section: Exploring Pharmacology Fundamentals

Explanation should include the following:

- adherence to and ongoing monitoring of current major state laws and regulations related to pharmacy, including statutes (e.g., Virginia Drug Control Act [https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodepopularnames/drug-control-act/]), regulations of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy, and other state requirements
- adherence to and ongoing monitoring of the major federal laws, including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/laws-enforced-fda/federal-food-drug-and-cosmetic-act-dc-act), the Controlled Substances Act (https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/csa), and other pharmacy-related laws enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (http://www.fda.gov/), as well as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/), which addresses confidentiality of patient information.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What resources are available for maintaining current awareness of state and federal pharmacy-related laws and regulations?
- Why is compliance with such laws and regulations important for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians?
- How do state and federal governments intervene in determining the types of job tasks that technicians are allowed to perform in the pharmacy setting?
- What are the pros and cons of government intervention in the job responsibilities of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians?