PCAB and UCAP Accreditation

PCAB
*What is accreditation?

Accreditation is a process of review that allows healthcare organizations to demonstrate their ability to meet regulatory requirements and standards established by a recognized accreditation organization such as ACHC. Accreditation reflects an agency’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that demonstrate a higher level of performance and patient care.  ACHC accreditation standards were created by industry experts with providers’ needs in mind.

On-site accreditation surveys are conducted every three years by ACHC surveyors who possess Industry – specific experience.  They follow a comprehensive review process that looks at Organizational structure, policies and procedures, and compliance with state and federal laws.

*What is PCAB?

Established in 2007 by eight of the nation’s leading pharmacy organizations, Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) offers the most comprehensive compliance solution in the industry, with standards based on U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) guidelines.  PCAB assesses pharmacies that compound medications whether in retail, hospital, mail order, or closed-door setting.  This includes the combining, mixing, or altering of drug ingredients to create a medication pursuant to a prescription order for an individually identified patient.  An extensive onsite survey conducted by an independent expert an annual verification insures compliance with the non-sterile and sterile pharmacy compounding process defined by USP 795 and USP 797.

In 2014 PCAB accreditation became a service of Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).  The alignment of the organizations insures that safety and compliance needs are met In the most efficient and effective manner.

*What does PCAB accreditation mean to you?

PCAB accreditation requires pharmacies to meet specific compliance standards.  SmartScript Pharmacy is dedicated to exceed quality and safety standards. If you have concerns about the product or service that you receive from SmartScript Pharmacy, you may contact ACHC directly at 855-937-2242.

UCAP

UCAP is United Credentialing and Accreditation Program (UCAP).  FocusScript Network requires Pharmacies to go through the United Credentialing and Accreditation Program (UCAP) which partners with NABP to exclusively administer comprehensive compounding pharmacy accreditation.  Given the stringent quality and best practice requirements for FocusScript participation, our network of pharmacies instill confidence in PBM’s, payers, physicians and patients for continued access and and affordability of compounded medications.