Description and Analysis of the VA National Formulary (2000)
Chapter: Acronyms
Acronyms
AAHP
American Association of Health Plans
ACCP
American College of Clinical Pharmacy
ACEI
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
ACP
American College of Physicians
ADE
adverse drug event
ADR
adverse drug reaction
AFDC
Aid to Families with Dependent Children
AMA
American Medical Association
AHA
American Hospital Association
AMCP
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
AMP
average manufacturer price
APhA
American Pharmaceutical Association
ASHP
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
AWP
average wholesale price
BCF
Basic Core Formulary
BPA
blanket purchase agreement
CCB
calcium channel blocker
CHAMPUS
Civilian Health and Medical Programs of the Uniformed Services
CMOP
consolidated mail outpatient pharmacy
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COX-2
cyclooxygenase-2
DAV
Disabled American Veterans
DESI
drug efficacy study implementation
DOD
Department of Defense
DUR
drug utilization review
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
FSS
Federal Supply Schedule
GAO
General Accounting Office
H2R
histamine2 receptor
5-HT3
5-hydroxytryptamine
HCFA
Health Care Financing Administration
HCTZ
hydrochlorothiazide
HMG-CoA RI
hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitor
HMO
health maintenance organization
ICD-9
International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition
IOM
Institute of Medicine
IPA
Independent practice association
IV
intravenous
JCAH, JCAHO
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, now Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
MAP
Medical Advisory Panel
MCO
managed care organization
MTF
military treatment facility
NAC
National Acquisition Center
NCQA
National Committee for Quality Assurance
NDAA
National Defense Authorization Act
NPC
National Pharmaceutical Council
NRC
National Research Council
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
OTC
over the counter
1P
FDA priority (drug)
P&T
pharmacy and therapeutics
PBM
pharmacy benefits management organization
PVA
Paralyzed Veterans of America
RFP
request for proposal
SSA
Social Security Administration
SSI
Supplemental Security Income
SSRI
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
UM
utilization management
USP
U.S. Pharmacopoeia
VA
Department of Veterans Affairs
VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VHA
Veterans Health Administration
VISN
Veterans Integrated Service Network
VSO
veterans service organization
