About NABP

With more than 120 years of experience, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) works with our members – the state boards of pharmacy – to help support patient and prescription drug safety, through innovative programs and services.

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Innovation

Our membership and staff combine diverse skills and backgrounds to create innovative programs that meet the public health protection needs.

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Collaboration

We help support patient and prescription drug safety by working in parallel with our members, the boards of pharmacy.

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Patient Safety

Public health and safety are at the center of our mission. We promote public health and safety through our programs and services.

Programs

Recent Blogs

The Pathway for Pharmacists to Prescribe Buprenorphine Directly to Patients

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Prepare To Take the NAPLEX Using These Study Tools

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WellBeing First Challenge: Progress and Updates

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NABP Helps Pharmacy Personnel Keep Up With Their CPE Requirements

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NABP Compounding Pharmacy Inspections Identify Common Deficiencies

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Initial Results Demonstrate Moderately Strong Relationship Between NAPLEX Advantage and Future NAPLEX Performance

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Transformative Technologies Present Opportunities for Pharmacy Practice and Regulation

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Driving Provider Value for Specialty Pharmacies

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WellBeing First Challenge: Health Care Workers’ Rights

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FDA’s DSCSA Exemption for Connected Trading Partners