under what administrative agency does the FDA fall under? - Answers -department of health and
human services, center for medicare and medicaid
what act created the FDA? - Answers -pure food and drug act of 1906 `
define the food, drug and cosmetic act of 1938 - Answers -no drug could be marketed until
proven safe for use under the conditions of the label and approved by the FDA
-exempted drugs before 1938
-(does not have to work)
define the durham humphrey amendment - Answers -created two classes of drugs, prescription
(legend) and otc
define the kefauver-harris amendment - Answers -drug efficacy amendment
-stated drugs must be both safe and effective
-established good manufacturing practices
-FDA regulates prescription drug advertising
define the comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act of 1970 - Answers -
classification of controlled substances
what does title I of the drug quality and security act of 2013 outline? - Answers -compounding
-sterile drug compounders do not have to a licensed pharmacy
-patient specific rx not necessary
what does title II of the drug quality and security act of 2013 outline? - Answers -steps to
achieve interoperable, electronic tracing of products at the package level to identify and trace
certain prescription drugs
-steps in place to quarantine, investigate, notify FDA and others
-needs to be implemented by 11/27/24
what does HIPAA stand for? - Answers -Health
-Insurance
-Portability
-Accountability
, -Act
define adulteration - Answers -a drug or device that consists of any filthy, putrid or decomposed
substance
-held under unsanitary conditions or filth
-does not conform with current good manufacturing practice
-poisonous, deleterious, or unsafe
-ex: dirty tray, repackaging, temperature controlled
define misbranding - Answers -representation made by manufacturer on the label or labeling
-false or misleading labeling
-ex: must include habit forming, established names of drugs, adequate information for use,
adequate directions for use
if the expiration date is listed as 1/23, what is the expiration date? - Answers -1/31/2023
-the last day of the month
describe how NDC (national drug code) numbers work - Answers -10 digits separated into three
segments
(4/4/2, 5/3/2, or 5/4/1)
-segment 1: manufacturer
-segment 2: product
-segment 3: package size
what book is useful for therapeutic equivalent drugs? - Answers -orange book
what book is useful for biological equivalents? - Answers -purple book
what are the rules for drug advertisements? - Answers -not misleading or related to an unlawful
activity
-give the drugs name
-cannot suggest use, who benefits, who should take it
-must give brand name and generic
-true statement of the drugs: name, formula, brief summary of ADRs, CIs, and effectiveness, fair