| A | B |
| 1987 Prescription Drug Marketing act | controlled the use of drugs in animals. required the labeling"Caution: Federal law requires this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian>" |
| 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation act | deals specifically with practicing pharmacists |
| 1996 Health Insurance Portability & Accountability act (HIPPA) | bill deals with patients's right to continuance of health insurance even when changing employers. Privacy rights of patients |
| 2005 Combat Meth act | bill addresses all areas of the manufacturing, law enforcement and sale of the drug pseudoephedrine |
| FDA | enforces the guidelines for manufacturers to ensure the safety & effectiveness of medications |
| DEA form 363 | to run a controlled substances treatment program or compound controlled substances |
| DEA Form 224 | needed by pharmacy to dispense controlled substances |
| DEA Form 225 | to manufacture or distribute controlled substances |