Laws of Pharmacy

Prohibits the interstate distribution or sale of adulterated or mislabeled food, drinks, & drugs.

Created FDA; requires all drug manufacturers file a new drug application & meet the approval of FDA.

Distinguishes prescription (legend) from nonprescription (OTC) drugs; allowed phone Rx.

Required all drugs to be pure, effective, and safe to use on humans.

DEA formed; controlled substances placed into schedules (CI-CV).

Requires childproof packaging on most drugs.

Assigns a unique and permanent drug code to each medication.

Promote research & marketing of drugs needed for the treatment of rare diseases.

Requires pharmacist to offer counseling; requires pharmacies to maintain patient profiles.

Privacy/ security of patient protected health information (PHI).