Key Terms
Public Health in Pharmacy Practice
A Casebook, 2nd Edition
Authors
Jeff Little, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, FACHE, FASHP; Hannah Van Ochten, PharmD, MPH
Other Healthcare Professions
Same Obligation
Definition
Programs that allow unused medications to be repurposed for other patients.
First step before advocating
Research current law in your state.
Resource
Ballotpedia - "Who Represents Me?" at ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me
Relevance
Explain why you are writing — reference the specific bill or issue. 3.
Advocacy
Active support for a cause, policy, or change. In pharmacy, this means acting on behalf of patients, the profession, or
Legislation
Laws created by the legislative branch (Congress at federal level; state legislature at state level).
Regulation
Rules created by executive branch agencies using authority granted to them by legislation. Less formal than laws; can be
Rule Making
The process by which an agency with existing regulatory authority creates, changes, or removes rules. Does not require n
Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA)
A formal agreement between a pharmacist and a physician that allows the pharmacist to perform specific patient care func
Medication Repository Program
A state-level program that allows unused medications to be collected and redistributed to patients who cannot afford the
State Board of Pharmacy
The state agency with regulatory authority over pharmacy practice. First point of contact to determine if rule making (v
Provider Status
Recognition of pharmacists as healthcare providers under state or federal law, enabling direct reimbursement for clinica