In January 2009, Direct Relief became the first nonprofit organization in the United States to be designated by The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) as an accredited drug distributor, joining the ranks of major pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution companies, including Cardinal Health, Walgreens, CVS, Teva, and Abbott that hold this accreditation.
The NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation program assures that the wholesale distribution facility operates legitimately, is validly licensed in good standing, and employs security and best practices for safely distributing prescription drugs from manufacturers to pharmacies and other institutions. Applicants for Drug Distributor Accreditation undergo a criteria compliance review, licensure verification, a survey, background checks, and screening through the NABP Clearinghouse.
NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation ensures that Direct Relief is operating at the nation’s highest standards for wholesale drug distribution—the same standards with which its donor companies must comply—and underscores Direct Relief’s commitment to maintaining the highest standard of care in providing humanitarian medical aid to vulnerable populations in the United States and the world at large.
A full list of NABP-accredited companies is posted on the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy website.
