Which organization represents all 50 state boards of pharmacy but has no regulatory authority?

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) serves as a key organization that represents all 50 state boards of pharmacy, functioning primarily as a coordinating body that facilitates collaboration and provides educational resources related to pharmacy practice. While the NABP works to uphold pharmacy standards and practices across the nation, it does not hold any regulatory authority over the boards it represents. Instead, its role is more about support and guidance, ensuring that state boards can develop and enforce their own regulations effectively in their respective states.

In contrast, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Food and Drug Administration are regulatory bodies with significant authority over healthcare and pharmaceutical standards but do not specialize in pharmacy boards. The American Pharmacists Association, while influential in advocating for the profession of pharmacy, is not a representative body for state pharmacy boards and also lacks regulatory power.