What is Drug Control responsible for?

Drug Control is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy. This includes inspecting pharmacies and other healthcare facilities for violations of pharmacy practice standards and related laws. By conducting these inspections, Drug Control helps to uphold the integrity of the pharmacy profession, ensuring that medications are handled safely and effectively and that patients are protected from improper practices.

The responsibilities of Drug Control are crucial for maintaining safe and lawful practices within the pharmaceutical industry, including monitoring prescription drug distribution and ensuring that licensed pharmacists adhere to state regulations. This emphasis on regulatory compliance helps promote public health and safety.

Other functions related to the choices, such as promoting over-the-counter medication sales, oversight of pharmacy school accreditation, and providing funding for pharmaceutical research, fall outside the typical scope of Drug Control's responsibilities. Instead, these areas may be managed by different entities or organizations focused on specific aspects of healthcare or pharmacy practice.