Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors

The Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors (VAWD) program was established in 2004 to help protect the public from the threat of counterfeit drugs.

[1] The VAWD program was developed and is administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).

[1] The program offers an accreditation to wholesale distribution facilities by offering an objective, third-party audit system.

The criteria to earn VAWD accreditation program includes a compliance review, criteria including: licensure verification, on-site survey and examination, screening through NABP's Clearinghouse, and criminal background checks for responsible persons.

The facility must employ security and best practices for safe distribution.