They are represented at the national level by professional organisations such as the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB), the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA), and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
Investigates complaints regarding unlawful practice and complaints against license holders and may, after a public hearing, revoke suspend or place on probation the person or entities" license to conduct business in the state.
Some hospital pharmacies have decided to outsource high risk preparations and some other compounding functions to companies who specialize in compounding.
The Board evaluates and approves pharmacist continuing education programs; the renews licenses based on the completion of continuing education requirements.