Ask ten pharmacy leaders what “pharmacy compliance” means, and you’ll likely hear ten different answers.
Some immediately think of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapters like <795> or <797>. Others think about Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) inspections, controlled substances, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), or Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Hospital leaders may think first about Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation or The Joint Commission (TJC) surveys. Specialty pharmacies often focus on accreditation standards, manufacturer requirements, and payer audits. Read More >
